Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Gross Profit
Operating Segments — Gross Profit
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2018
Rolls up toGross Profit
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved pricing power or better cost management in service delivery, while a decrease may indicate margin compression.
Detailed definition
Gross profit represents the total revenue generated by an operating segment minus the direct costs associated with provi...
Peer comparison
Standard across CROs and healthcare data providers as a measure of direct service margin.
Metric ID:
iqv_segment_operating_segments_gross_profitSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — gross profit mean?
- The profit remaining after subtracting direct service costs from segment revenue.