Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Depreciation
Operating Segments — Depreciation
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects significant capital investment in new equipment or infrastructure, while a decrease may suggest aging assets or a shift toward asset-light service models.
Detailed definition
This metric quantifies the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible assets, such as manufacturing equipment and lab...
Peer comparison
Comparable to depreciation and amortization charges reported by other large-scale industrial and scientific equipment manufacturers to assess capital expenditure intensity.
Metric ID:
tmo_segment_operating_segments_depreciationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — depreciation mean?
- The portion of the cost of tangible assets allocated as an expense to a specific business segment during the period.