Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18
Consolidation · Operating Profit Margin
Operating Segments — Operating Profit Margin
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2018Feb 26, 2019
How to read this metric
An increasing margin suggests better cost control or a shift toward higher-margin product mixes, while a decreasing margin indicates rising input costs or competitive pricing pressure.
Detailed definition
This is the ratio of operating income to net sales for a specific business segment, expressed as a percentage. It measur...
Peer comparison
Standard profitability metric used to benchmark operational efficiency across peer segments in the specialty ingredients and chemicals industry.
Metric ID:
iff_segment_operating_segments_operating_profit_marginSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — operating profit margin mean?
- The percentage of segment revenue that remains as operating profit after covering operating costs.