Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · Depreciation
Operating Segments — Depreciation
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
How to read this metric
Higher depreciation relative to assets may indicate an aging asset base, while lower levels might suggest recent capital investment or a shift toward asset-light operations.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives, specifically at...
Peer comparison
Depreciation levels are generally consistent with peers in capital-intensive manufacturing and retail sectors, reflecting the scale of physical infrastructure.
Metric ID:
shw_segment_operating_segments_depreciationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — depreciation mean?
- The portion of the cost of physical assets allocated as an expense to a specific business segment during a period.