Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · D&A
Operating Segments — D&A
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher capital intensity or significant recent acquisitions of intangible assets, while a decrease may indicate aging assets or reduced capital expenditure cycles.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash expense allocated to the systematic reduction of the carrying value of tangible and...
Peer comparison
Comparable to D&A line items in segment reporting for other large-cap pharmaceutical companies, often reflecting the amortization of acquired drug patents and manufacturing infrastructure.
Metric ID:
mrk_segment_operating_segments_depreciation_depletion_and_amortizationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — d&a mean?
- The non-cash cost of using up physical assets and intangible property over time within a specific business segment.