Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Consolidation · D&A

Intersegment Elimination — D&A

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

Fluctuations indicate changes in the internal movement of depreciable assets or adjustments in internal transfer pricing policies.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the elimination of depreciation and amortization expenses that were recorded on assets transferred...

Peer comparison

Commonly found in the reconciliation notes of diversified healthcare or industrial firms that utilize internal service models.

Metric ID: unh_segment_intersegment_elimination_depreciation_and_amortization

Frequently Asked Questions

What does intersegment elimination — d&a mean?
The adjustment to remove internal depreciation and amortization charges between business segments to avoid overstating consolidated expenses.