Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes based upon the following estimated useful lives:
Land improvements
5 to 25 years
Buildings and building improvements
5 to 40 years
Machinery and equipment
3 to 10 years
Leasehold improvementsshorter of lease or useful life
Property, plant, and equipment, net consists of the following:
January 31,
20262025
(In thousands)
Land$3,731 $3,731 
Land improvements706 706 
Buildings and building improvements52,059 52,030 
Machinery and equipment123,179 119,972 
Leasehold improvements649 657 
Property, plant and equipment, gross180,324 177,096 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(145,746)(140,668)
Property, plant and equipment, net$34,578 $36,428 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2026Apr 8, 2026Showing above
2025Apr 14, 2025
2024Apr 12, 2024
2023Apr 28, 2023
2022Apr 28, 2022

About PP&E Disclosures

The PP&E disclosure details a company's physical asset base — land, buildings, machinery, and equipment — along with the depreciation methods and useful life assumptions that determine how these costs flow through the income statement. Capitalization policy thresholds reveal management's judgment on the boundary between expense and asset, directly affecting both reported earnings and asset values.

Key signals: changes in estimated useful lives or depreciation methods can materially shift reported earnings without any operational change. Compare capital expenditures against depreciation expense — when capex consistently trails depreciation, the asset base may be aging and underinvested. Watch for large asset impairments or write-downs that signal overvalued carrying amounts. Asset retirement obligations reveal future environmental or decommissioning costs that are often underappreciated. Compare PP&E intensity (PP&E-to-revenue) against industry peers to assess capital efficiency and competitive positioning.