Classification codes
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)Access detailed information for a specified SIC, Division, or Major Group; and browse through the manual structure.
Industry Information
Ratios
- Key Business Ratios This link opens in a new windowProvides competitive benchmarking data compiled from Dun & Bradstreet's database of public and private companies. Choose from a three-year set of 14 key business ratios for over 800 lines of business. Updated twice a year.
- RMA eStatement Studies This link opens in a new window
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(Annual Statement Studies: Financial Ratio Benchmarks)
Includes 19 ratios such as current, liquidity, operating, leverage, expense to sales and other ratios for over 750 industries.
- Industry Norms and Key Business RatiosFor historical research on ratio analysis. Available in library 1982-2008. Call #HF5681.R25 I525. Please ask at the Research Consultation desk for assistance in locating required volume.
- Market Share ReporterPresents comparative business statistics. Each entry features a descriptive title; data and market description; a list of producers/products along with their market share; and cites original sources.
