Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Operating Income
Operating Segments — Operating Income
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
Higher income indicates strong operational efficiency and cost management, while losses signal operational challenges or structural decline.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the profitability of a business segment by subtracting operating expenses from its revenues. It exc...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as Segment Operating Profit or EBIT by diversified peers.
Metric ID:
brk_a_segment_operating_segments_operating_income_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — operating income mean?
- The profit or loss a business unit makes from its core operations.