Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18

Products & Services · Cost of Goods Sold

Maintenance — Cost of Goods Sold

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2017
Last reportedQ3 2018

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue may signal rising service delivery costs or inefficiencies, while a decrease relative to revenue suggests improved operational leverage in the support organization.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the direct costs associated with delivering maintenance and support services, including personnel c...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Cost of Services' or 'Cost of Support Revenue' found in the income statements of technology infrastructure providers.

Metric ID: ntap_segment_maintenance_cost_of_goods_and_services_sold

Frequently Asked Questions

What does maintenance — cost of goods sold mean?
The direct expenses incurred to provide technical support and maintenance services to customers.