The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.

SG&A

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOperating Expenses

CategoryEfficiency

SignalLower is better

VolatilityStable

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...

Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

What does sg&a mean?: The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.