Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Consolidation · Research And Development Expense

Operating Segments — Research And Development Expense

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toR&D

How to read this metric

An increase suggests a strategic focus on long-term innovation and product differentiation, while a decrease may indicate cost-cutting or a shift toward maintaining existing product lines.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total costs incurred by the company for research and development activities within a specific...

Peer comparison

Peers in the technology-enabled services or smart home sectors typically report this as a percentage of revenue to benchmark innovation intensity against competitors.

Metric ID: nrg_segment_operating_segments_research_and_development_expense

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — research and development expense mean?
The total amount of money spent on developing new products, services, or technologies within a specific business unit.