Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18
Business Segments · Capitalized Contract Cost Amortization
Retail — Capitalized Contract Cost Amortization
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2018
Last reportedQ3 2018Nov 8, 2018
Rolls up toAmortization of Deferred Costs
How to read this metric
An increase in amortization reflects a larger base of capitalized contract costs, often associated with high customer acquisition activity in prior periods.
Detailed definition
This represents the periodic expense recognized for costs incurred to obtain or fulfill customer contracts that were ini...
Peer comparison
Commonly referred to as 'Amortization of Contract Acquisition Costs' in retail-heavy industries.
Metric ID:
nrg_segment_retail_capitalized_contract_cost_amortizationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does retail — capitalized contract cost amortization mean?
- The gradual expensing of costs paid to acquire or secure retail customer contracts.