deficit segment
[/ˈdɛfɪsɪt ˈsɛɡmənt/]
nounpl: deficit segments
segmento deficitário
1. A business unit, product line, or market segment that generates losses or operates below profitability thresholds
The company decided to divest from the deficit segment to improve overall profitability.
A empresa decidiu se desfazer do segmento deficitário para melhorar a lucratividade geral.
2. In finance and accounting, any operational division that consistently shows negative returns or financial shortfalls
Management identified the electronics division as a deficit segment requiring restructuring.
A administração identificou a divisão de eletrônicos como um segmento deficitário que necessita reestruturação.
3. A portion of a company's operations or revenue stream that fails to meet performance targets or break-even points
The retail deficit segment was closed after three years of consecutive losses.
O segmento deficitário do varejo foi fechado após três anos de perdas consecutivas.
This term is predominantly used in corporate, financial, and business contexts in both the United States and Brazil. It reflects modern business management terminology that has become standardized in international commerce and accounting practices. The concept is particularly relevant in large multinational corporations and during strategic business reviews or restructuring initiatives.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cut losses on a deficit segment
divest from underperforming segments
turn around a deficit segment
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