Consolidation · D&A
Operating Segments — D&A
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate significant capital investment or recent acquisitions, while a decrease could suggest aging assets or reduced investment in segment infrastructure.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives wit...
Peer comparison
Standard across pharmaceutical and manufacturing peers; often compared as a percentage of segment revenue to assess capital intensity.
Metric ID:
zts_segment_operating_segments_depreciation_depletion_and_amortizationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — d&a mean?
- The non-cash expense representing the gradual consumption of assets used in segment operations.