Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Operating Income
Operating Segments — Operating Income
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
An increase indicates improved operational efficiency or stronger pricing power within that specific segment, while a decrease may signal rising costs or competitive pressure.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the profit or loss generated by a specific business segment after deducting operating expenses fr...
Peer comparison
Peers in the life sciences and diagnostics sector typically report segment-level operating income to demonstrate the margin profile of their distinct hardware versus recurring consumable businesses.
Metric ID:
tmo_segment_operating_segments_operating_income_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — operating income mean?
- The profit or loss generated by a specific business unit before corporate-level expenses and taxes.