Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

Consolidation · D&A

Operating Segments — D&A

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2015
Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

Higher levels often correlate with a larger or newer asset base, while lower levels relative to revenue may suggest aging assets or a transition to lower-depreciation business models.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives wit...

Peer comparison

Standard across capital-intensive industries; peers with higher depreciation-to-revenue ratios typically have more intensive equipment utilization.

Metric ID: slb_segment_operating_segments_depreciation_depletion_and_amortization

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — d&a mean?
The non-cash expense representing the wear and tear of assets used by a specific business segment.