FIN 455: Equity Analysis & Valuation: Industry Research

First Research provides over 900 industry profiles (updated on a consistent basis) to help you quickly learn the key business issues at hand.

Step 1: Browse or Search for an Industry Profile

Step 2: Explore the Industry Profile
Pay close attention to the left side limiters, and expand the middle pane sections when necessary by clicking the words "View All..." The right side of the page will also provide you with Industry Websites that may have additional useful info.

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EBSCO's Business Source Complete includes company profile MarketLine reports in addition to business-related articles from scholarly and trade publication journals.

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While Value Line is rich in company data and in-depth financial analysis tools, general industry information can also be gained.

Step 1: Browse for an Industry Profile

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Step 2: Explore the Industry Profile
Pay close attention to the "Related Links" and "Archived Industries" found on the right side of the page. Additionally, a link to the "Entire Industries Archives" may be beneficial to browse through.

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From your assignment...

Provide an economic forecast for 2022-2026, based on your research and discussion of professional economic forecasts.

Questions Asked in Industry Analysis...

• Industry Codes: What is the designated S.I.C or NAICS classification codes for the industry? 
• News, Trends, and Forecasts: Where is the industry now? Where might it be in 1-5 years? Is the industry in growth or decline mode?
• Economic Indicators: What factors might influence the economic forecast of the industry? Is the industry cyclical or non-cyclical? How much does the price of commodities used in production effect the overall price?
• Market Shares: Who are the dominant players in the industry (companies & countries)? What is the size of the market that they control or influence?
• Financial Information: What is the total financial size of the industry? 
• Innovations: Is the industry innovative with new products? Are the products on a predetermined cycle (certain times of the year designated for new product announcements)?
• Legal Issues: What are the current or future regulatory issues effecting the industry? What are the major state, federal or international bodies influencing the industry? Are there pending bills or regulations that may have a significant impact on the industry?