Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Consolidation · Income Tax Expense Benefit

Operating Segments — Income Tax Expense Benefit

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toIncome Tax

How to read this metric

Changes reflect shifts in profitability or changes in tax legislation affecting the segment's jurisdiction.

Detailed definition

This metric reflects the tax burden or benefit attributable to a specific business segment's earnings. It accounts for t...

Peer comparison

Standard tax reporting for segment-based financial statements.

Metric ID: brk_a_segment_operating_segments_income_tax_expense_benefit

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — income tax expense benefit mean?
The tax cost or benefit associated with a specific business unit's earnings.