Discontinued — last reported Q1 '17
Consolidation · Selling General And Administrative Expense
Operating Segments — Selling General And Administrative Expense
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2013
Last reportedQ1 2017
Rolls up toSG&A
How to read this metric
A decreasing ratio of SG&A to revenue suggests improved operational leverage and efficiency, whereas an increasing ratio may signal rising overhead or aggressive investment in sales growth.
Detailed definition
This metric aggregates the costs associated with the company's sales force, marketing efforts, administrative overhead,...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'SG&A' expenses reported by companies in the business services and industrial rental sectors.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — selling general and administrative expense mean?
- The total costs of running the business excluding direct production costs, such as sales, marketing, and office administration.