Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · Selling General And Administrative Expense
Operating Segments — Selling General And Administrative Expense
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toSG&A
How to read this metric
An increase may signal aggressive customer acquisition efforts, while a decrease indicates cost-cutting measures or improved administrative efficiency.
Detailed definition
This encompasses the costs of marketing, advertising, corporate overhead, and administrative functions not directly tied...
Peer comparison
Standardized as SG&A across all public companies.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — selling general and administrative expense mean?
- The overhead costs related to marketing, sales, and general corporate administration.