Investments in Property, Plant & Equipment

Reported as a line item in the cash flow statement under investing activities.

Interpretation depends on context. Consider industry standards, company strategy, and other factors when evaluating this metric.

• 1Compare to capital_expenditures when both are reported; some filers use one or the other.
• 2Rising PP&E investment may indicate capacity expansion or replacement.
• 3Compare to revenue and operating cash flow to assess capital intensity.

Some companies report this separately from the broader "capital expenditures" line. When both exist, they may differ by definition (e.g., PP&E only vs. including software and other CapEx).

• Capital Expenditures (CAPEX)
• Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities
• Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities
• Purchases of Investments
• Sales/Maturities of Investments