Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Business Segments · Gross Profit
Distribution — Gross Profit
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2016
Rolls up toGross Profit
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher margins or increased throughput, while a decrease may reflect higher gas costs that cannot be fully passed through or lower customer demand.
Detailed definition
This represents the revenue generated by the distribution segment minus the direct costs of purchasing natural gas for c...
Peer comparison
A core metric for all gas utilities; directly comparable across the industry based on rate-regulated margins.
Metric ID:
ato_segment_distribution_gross_profitSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does distribution — gross profit mean?
- The revenue from gas distribution minus the cost of the gas itself.