Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18
Consolidation · Operating Income
Operating Segments — Operating Income
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2018
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
An increase indicates improved operational efficiency or pricing power, while a decrease suggests rising costs or competitive pressure.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the profitability of an operating segment after deducting operating expenses from net sales revenue...
Peer comparison
Operating margins vary by industry; peers in life sciences typically target high-margin performance compared to general industrial manufacturing.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — operating income mean?
- The profit or loss generated by a specific business segment from its core operations.