Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15
Business Segments · Total Costs & Expenses
Parent Company — Total Costs & Expenses
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2015Feb 29, 2016
Rolls up toTotal Operating Expenses
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate rising corporate overhead or strategic investments in centralized infrastructure, while a decrease suggests improved cost discipline or successful corporate restructuring.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the aggregate operating costs and administrative expenses incurred at the corporate holding compa...
Peer comparison
Peers in the professional services and insurance brokerage sectors typically report these as 'Corporate' or 'Unallocated' expenses, with investors looking for these costs to remain a consistent or declining percentage of total revenue.
Metric ID:
wtw_segment_parent_company_costs_and_expensesSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does parent company — total costs & expenses mean?
- The total administrative and corporate overhead costs incurred by the parent company to support global operations.