Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20

Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)

Other Businesses — Operating Income (Loss)

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ3 2020
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency or scale in these segments, while a decrease suggests rising costs or margin compression in international markets.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the profit or loss generated by the company's non-core international and niche business segments...

Peer comparison

Similar to segment operating margins reported by peers in the industrial supply sector with diverse geographic footprints.

Metric ID: gww_segment_other_businesses_operating_income_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does other businesses — operating income (loss) mean?
The profit or loss earned by the company's secondary business units from their core operations.