Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17
Consolidation · D&A
Reportable Legal Entities — D&A
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2017Aug 8, 2017
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
High levels relative to revenue may indicate a capital-intensive business model or significant amortization of acquired intangible assets.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash expense allocated to the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives. It...
Peer comparison
Universal accounting metric; peers in media often have high amortization due to catalog acquisitions.
Metric ID:
wmg_segment_reportable_legal_entities_depreciation_depletion_and_amortizationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does reportable legal entities — d&a mean?
- The non-cash cost of wearing out or using up assets over time.