Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19
Consolidation · Operating Income
Operating Segments — Operating Income
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2019
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
Higher operating income indicates strong segment profitability and operational leverage, while a loss or declining income suggests margin pressure or competitive challenges.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the profitability of an individual operating segment by subtracting direct operating expenses from...
Peer comparison
Standard segment-level operating profit metric used across all publicly traded companies to assess business unit performance.
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 before corporate overhead, interest, and taxes.