Discontinued — last reported Q3 '22

Consolidation · D&A

Operating Segments — D&A

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2022
Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

High D&A relative to revenue suggests a capital-intensive business, while low D&A may indicate a service-oriented or asset-light model.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the non-cash expense allocated to a segment to account for the gradual wear and tear or expiration...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric used to assess the age and intensity of a segment's asset base.

Metric ID: ibm_segment_operating_segments_depreciation_depletion_and_amortization

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — d&a mean?
The non-cash cost representing the wear and tear of a segment's assets over time.