Research Guides: Owen Alumni: Library Resource Guide: Industry Research

Databases

Contain prepared reports which have industry information and analysis. The reports may be written by independent firms, consultants, industry experts, or investment services. Use them to find industry trends, ratios, norms, SWOT, key statistics, and competitors.

First Research (Intellect)
Gives broad industry review, indicators, challenges, trends, opportunities, industry norms and ratios, industry association links, plus the Executive Insight section – what C-level executives are concerned about in this industry. Three main sections of key business intelligence interest: Industry Profiles, Industry Prospector, and States/Provinces.
Hoovers (formerly OneSource)
Find information on over 100 major industries, reports include market research, competitors, market share, industry norms, and analyst reports. You can either use the Industry tab, or follow the industry links from a company profile.

Trade Associations

When you need additional industry information, trade and professional societies often compile and freely share industry data and reports. Use these resources to identify relevant organizations:

First Research (Intellect)
Within an industry profile, select Links & Acronyms.

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All current Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff, and alumni have access to this resource, both on and off-campus. Owen alumni also have access.

Industry Websites

Benchmarks & Ratios

Industry Ratios provide analysis of diverse financial data for an industry. They can be used to compare a company against its peers.

First Research (Intellect)
Within an industry profile, select FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

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All current Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff, and alumni have access to this resource, both on and off-campus. Owen alumni also have access.
Hoovers (formerly OneSource)
On a COMPANIES profile page, scroll down the left hand menu and select ANNUAL RATIOS under the Financials section.
BizStats