Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20
Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)
Upstream — Operating Income (Loss)
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2018
Last reportedQ3 2020
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved operational efficiency, higher realized commodity prices, or increased production volumes, whereas a decrease indicates margin compression due to rising costs or falling commodity prices.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the profitability of the upstream exploration and production segment by subtracting operating expen...
Peer comparison
This is a standard performance metric across the energy sector, allowing investors to compare the operational profitability of different E&P companies regardless of their capital structure or tax jurisdictions.
Metric ID:
fang_segment_upstream_operating_income_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does upstream — operating income (loss) mean?
- The profit generated from core oil and gas extraction activities before interest, taxes, and corporate-level expenses.