Discontinued — last reported Q3 '19
Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)
Corporation — Operating Income (Loss)
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2019
Last reportedQ3 2019Oct 29, 2020
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
An increase in operating income (or a reduction in loss) suggests improved cost management or lower corporate overhead, while a decrease indicates rising administrative expenses or higher unallocated costs.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the operating profit or loss generated by the corporate segment, which typically includes central...
Peer comparison
Peers in the healthcare services sector typically report this as 'Corporate and Other' or 'Unallocated Corporate Expenses,' where investors look for stability or a consistent percentage of total revenue.
Metric ID:
lh_segment_corporation_operating_income_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does corporation — operating income (loss) mean?
- The net profit or loss generated by the company's central administrative and corporate support functions.