Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Operating Expenses
Operating Segments — Operating Expenses
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
Rolls up toTotal Operating Expenses
How to read this metric
Rising operating expenses relative to revenue may indicate aggressive investment in R&D or sales growth, while declining expenses could signal cost-cutting measures or improved operational leverage.
Detailed definition
Operating expenses represent the costs incurred to run the segment's day-to-day business, excluding the cost of goods so...
Peer comparison
Used to evaluate the SG&A and R&D intensity of business units compared to industry competitors.
Metric ID:
zts_segment_operating_segments_operating_expensesSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — operating expenses mean?
- The overhead and administrative costs required to operate a business segment.