Industry Benchmarks
Industry benchmarks are average financial performance indicators against which to compare a company's numbers. In this way, they are used to gauge the financial health of a company. Most of the following resources are set up by NAICS or SIC code.
Recommended Sources
- BizMiner This link opens in a new window
Startup and small business statistics, such as annual sales and market share, failure rates, & entrepreneurial activity rates. Reports available for states and local areas as well as the national level. - IBISWorld Industry Reports This link opens in a new window
Provides in-depth industry analysis for over 700 U.S. industries in all major U.S. industry sectors. Global industry reports are particularly strong in the manufacturing sector. - Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage This link opens in a new window
Updated daily. Provides a comprehensive, professional source of investment information and analysis on industries and companies. Full text coverage includes stock, bond, and mutual fund guides and reports; earnings and dividends reports; comprehensive company information; industry surveys for 52 major U.S. industries; and directories of companies, executives and security dealers
