Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17
Consolidation · Profit Loss
Consolidation — Profit Loss
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ3 2017
Rolls up toNet Income
How to read this metric
An increase in segment profit indicates improved operational efficiency or stronger market demand for that specific product line, while a decrease may signal rising costs, pricing pressure, or declining market share.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the financial performance of a specific business unit or product group, calculated as revenue min...
Peer comparison
Peers in the networking and telecommunications hardware space typically report segment-level profitability to demonstrate the margin profile of their hardware versus software and services divisions.
Metric ID:
cien_segment_operating_segments_profit_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does consolidation — profit loss mean?
- The profit or loss generated by a specific business segment after accounting for its direct operating costs.