Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Operating Segments — Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toEquity Method Income
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strong performance from strategic partners or joint ventures, while a decrease signals underperformance or losses within the company's collaborative investment portfolio.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the company's proportional share of the net income or loss generated by entities in which it holds...
Peer comparison
Similar to equity income reported by other global pharmaceutical firms that utilize joint ventures for drug development and regional market expansion.
Metric ID:
mrk_segment_operating_segments_income_loss_from_equity_method_investmentsSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — income loss from equity method investments mean?
- The company's share of profits or losses from businesses where it holds a significant minority stake.