nonoperating
/ˌnɑnˈɑpəˌreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Not related to the main business activities of a company; used to describe income, expenses, or assets that come from sources other than normal operations.
- Nonoperating expenses like interest payments reduced the overall profit.
- The company reported a large nonoperating gain from selling a factory.
- Investors should separate operating income from nonoperating income when analyzing a business.