Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Business Segments · Cost of Services
Risk Assessment — Cost of Services
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toTotal Cost of Revenue
How to read this metric
A rising cost relative to revenue suggests margin compression, while a declining ratio indicates improved operational leverage or better cost management.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the direct costs associated with delivering data, analytics, and software services within the Risk...
Peer comparison
Comparable to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for service-based companies; peers in the analytics industry typically aim for high gross margins.
Metric ID:
vrsk_segment_risk_assessment_cost_of_servicesSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does risk assessment — cost of services mean?
- The direct costs incurred to provide data and analytical services to customers in the Risk Assessment segment.