Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · Cost of Services
Operating Segments — Cost of Services
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toTotal Cost of Revenue
How to read this metric
Rising costs relative to revenue indicate margin pressure and potential challenges in maintaining service profitability.
Detailed definition
Cost of services represents the total direct costs incurred to deliver the segment's offerings, including both cash-base...
Peer comparison
Standard industry metric for total direct cost of revenue.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — cost of services mean?
- The total direct cost of providing services, including both cash and non-cash expenses.