Financial Ratios for Industries
- D&B Hoovers This link opens in a new windowD&B Hoovers delivers insightful information on more than 162 million businesses, both public and private, around the world; including the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and emerging markets.
Search by Company Name, Executives, Industry or by using Conceptual Search and Business Signals.
Business data includes Annual Revenues, Employee Counts, Corporate Family Tree, Key Contacts, Analyst Reports, SWOT reports, stock data, financials and other vital information. Dun & Bradstreet - IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowIBISWorld provides thoroughly researched and accurate insight into America’s 700+ industries. It offers information on market conditions, supply chain, competitor activity in an industry, state Industry reports and industry spotlights. IBISWorld
The library does not have access to Risk Ratings, US Business Environment Profiles, US & International Industry Wizard Tools, International Industry Reports or International Industry Spotlights. - Small Business Source This link opens in a new windowSmall Business Reference Center provides Industry Information by Small Business Type. Data can include financial ratios which is difficult to find for the small business sector. In addition, this resource provides info on management, business plans, and legal information, all geared to small business.
Financial Ratios for Companies
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowElectronic version and successor to the Moody's Manuals. Subscription includes U.S. Company and International Company databases Mergent's company files also provide access to EDGAR® filings back to 1993, updated daily. Mergent
About Financial Ratios
Financial ratios are used to measure company performance, which is useful when comparing multiple companies or a company to its industry. There are numerous ratios that can be computed. For a more complete explanation of financial ratios, consult the following sources:
- Financial Ratio Analysis (Financial Pipeline)The Financial Pipeline is an internet site dedicated to financial knowledge and education.
- Encyclopedia of Small Businessfrom the Gale Virtual Reference Library "contains detailed articles and overviews of all the key information needs of small business users, including financing; financial planning; business plan creation; market analysis; sales strategy; tax planning and more." (From the Encyclopedia of Small Business)