Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16

Business Segments · Operating Income

Natural Gas Pipelines — Operating Income

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2016
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency, higher throughput volumes, or better pricing power within the pipeline network, while a decrease suggests rising maintenance costs, lower utilization rates, or margin compression.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the core profitability of the Natural Gas Pipelines business segment after accounting for direct...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment operating income reported by other midstream energy companies, though variations exist based on depreciation policies and the inclusion of equity earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures.

Metric ID: oke_segment_natural_gas_pipelines_operating_income_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does natural gas pipelines — operating income mean?
The profit or loss generated by the natural gas pipeline business segment after subtracting operating and depreciation expenses.