Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15
Business Segments · CapEx
Electronic Systems — CapEx
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2015
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates investment in future capacity or modernization, while lower spending may suggest a focus on cash preservation or a mature asset cycle.
Detailed definition
This represents the cash outflows dedicated to purchasing or upgrading physical assets, such as machinery, testing facil...
Peer comparison
Defense contractors typically align this spending with long-term contract cycles and the need for advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Metric ID:
noc_segment_electronic_systems_payments_to_acquire_property_plant_and_equipmentSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does electronic systems — capex mean?
- The cash spent by the Electronic Systems segment to buy or upgrade physical assets like factories and equipment.