Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15
Business Segments · Payments To Acquire Productive Assets
Distribution — Payments To Acquire Productive Assets
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2015Feb 25, 2016
Rolls up toPayments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
How to read this metric
Higher spending suggests investment in growth or maintenance of operational efficiency, while lower spending may signal capital preservation or underinvestment.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the cash outflows dedicated to purchasing property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) specifically for the...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Capital Expenditures' by segment reported in the cash flow or segment notes of industrial peers.
Metric ID:
ip_segment_distribution_payments_to_acquire_productive_assetsSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does distribution — payments to acquire productive assets mean?
- The amount of cash spent on new equipment or facilities for the distribution segment.