Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · D&A
Material Reconciling Items — D&A
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
An increase reflects higher capital investment or asset base expansion, impacting reported earnings but not immediate cash flow.
Detailed definition
This represents the total non-cash allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives, exc...
Peer comparison
Standard across all capital-intensive industries as 'D&A'.
Metric ID:
mrk_segment_material_reconciling_items_depreciation_depletion_and_amortizationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does material reconciling items — d&a mean?
- The total non-cash expense for the wear and tear or expiration of company assets.