Discontinued — last reported Q1 '17
Business Segments · Operating Income
Solid Waste Operations — Operating Income
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2017
Rolls up toOperating Income
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved operational efficiency or better cost control, whereas a decrease may signal rising labor, fuel, or maintenance costs.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the profitability of the core solid waste business segment after accounting for direct operating ex...
Peer comparison
Comparable to operating income reported by other large-scale waste management and environmental services firms.
Metric ID:
wm_segment_solid_waste_operations_operating_income_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does solid waste operations — operating income mean?
- The profit or loss generated by core waste operations before corporate overhead and taxes.