How much do depreciation assumptions change Skyworks Solutions, Inc.'s earnings?
Gross property and equipment, depreciation and capital spending, with an alternative useful-life calculator. Cash spending is kept separate.
Depreciation against the asset base
Gross property and equipment of $4.31B against $278.7M of depreciation and amortization implies an average life of about 15.5 years (gross assets ÷ annual charge). The charge includes amortization where the company reports them together.
| Fiscal year | Gross PP&E | Net PP&E | Depreciation & amortization | Implied life (yrs) | Capital expenditure (cash) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3.18B | $1.25B | $318.3M | 10.0 | $389.4M |
| 2021 | $3.71B | $1.50B | $332.2M | 11.2 | $637.8M |
| 2022 | $4.11B | $1.60B | $394.4M | 10.4 | $489.4M |
| 2023 | $4.17B | $1.39B | $387.8M | 10.8 | $210.3M |
| 2024 | $4.21B | $1.28B | $264.8M | 15.9 | $157.0M |
| 2025 | $4.31B | $1.19B | $278.7M | 15.5 | $195.0M |
10-K filed 2025-11-07 · Depreciation
Compare an alternative useful life
A 16-year average life gives an annual charge of $269.2M instead of $278.7M. After tax at 21%, net income would be higher by $7.5M. Cash spending ($195.0M) is unchanged.
Straight-line on gross assets, no salvage value; land and construction in progress are not separated. Treat as an order-of-magnitude comparison.