What is Capex?
Category: Finance
1Definition
Capital Expenditure—spending on long-term assets like equipment, buildings, or technology.
2Context
Different from operating expenses. Capex is depreciated over time on financial statements.
3Example
Building a new factory is capex; paying the electric bill is operating expense.
⚠Common Trap
High capex can indicate growth or just expensive maintenance requirements.
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