Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Depreciation
Operating Segments — Depreciation
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2015
Last reportedQ1 2018
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects recent heavy capital investment in new production capacity, while a decrease may suggest aging infrastructure or reduced investment.
Detailed definition
This metric quantifies the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible assets, such as manufacturing machinery and med...
Peer comparison
Standard non-cash expense reported by manufacturing-heavy companies to reconcile segment-level cash flow and operational performance.
Metric ID:
mdt_segment_operating_segments_depreciationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — depreciation mean?
- The portion of tangible asset costs recognized as an expense for a specific business segment during the period.