Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Gross Profit
Operating Segments — Gross Profit
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
Rolls up toGross Profit
How to read this metric
Higher gross profit indicates strong pricing power or efficient manufacturing, while lower profit suggests potential cost inflation or competitive pricing pressure.
Detailed definition
Gross profit is the residual profit after deducting the cost of goods and services sold from the net sales revenue of an...
Peer comparison
A standard benchmark for assessing the core profitability of business units across the life sciences and animal health industries.
Metric ID:
zts_segment_operating_segments_gross_profitSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — gross profit mean?
- The profit remaining after subtracting direct production costs from segment revenue.