Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Business Segments · Operating Income

Corporate — Operating Income

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

A smaller loss or higher income indicates effective cost management at the corporate level, whereas a widening loss suggests rising administrative overhead.

Detailed definition

Measures the profitability or loss generated by the corporate segment after accounting for centralized administrative ex...

Peer comparison

Most waste management companies report negative operating income for corporate segments due to the nature of centralized administrative cost centers.

Metric ID: rsg_segment_corporate_operating_income_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does corporate — operating income mean?
The profit or loss generated by the corporate office after accounting for administrative expenses.