Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Cost of Goods Sold
Operating Segments — Cost of Goods Sold
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
Rolls up toTotal Cost of Revenue
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue suggests margin compression due to rising input costs or manufacturing inefficiencies, whereas a decrease indicates improved production cost management.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the direct costs attributable to the production of goods and services sold by a specific operating...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across peers; used to calculate segment-level gross margins and assess supply chain efficiency.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — cost of goods sold mean?
- The direct costs incurred to produce the goods or services sold by a business segment.