Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20

Business Segments · Segment earnings (loss) from operations

A & PS — Segment earnings (loss) from operations

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ3 2020
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

Higher earnings suggest effective cost management and high utilization rates of consultants, whereas declining earnings may indicate rising delivery costs or competitive pricing pressures in the services market.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the operating profitability of the Advisory and Professional Services segment after deducting direc...

Peer comparison

Comparable to operating income from services divisions at major hardware and enterprise software vendors.

Metric ID: hpe_segment_a_ps_segment_earnings_loss_from_operations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a & ps — segment earnings (loss) from operations mean?
The operating profit or loss generated specifically by the consulting and professional services business unit.