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Do you know the NAICS or SIC codes for the industry you are researching? Many business research sources and databases allow searching by these industry codes--a quick way to get industry related information.
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The NAICS and SIC numeric codes were initially assigned to business segments by the U.S. Government when collecting statistical data about industries. The NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) codes were adopted in 1997 to replace the older Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system (as originally developed in the 1930's) that is still used by some publishers. NAICS industries are identified by a 6-digit code, in contrast to the 4-digit SIC code.
Find NAICS and SIC codes for a specific industry using one of these resources:
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NAICS Codes / U.S. Census Bureau
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SIC Codes / U.S. Dept. of Labor
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NAICS-SIC Conversion / NAICS Association
Industry Overviews & Analysis
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Formerly known as "Business & Company Resource Center", this database provides company histories, market share articles, business ranking annual, company profiles and industry profiles.
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Search an industry name or the name of a company within the industry; then from the results, click Industry Profiles on the left menu bar.
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First Research provides industry profiles covering over 900 industry segments. Updating on a quarterly basis, the industry profiles contain critical analysis, statistics and forecasts.
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IBISWorld Industry Research Reports
More than 700 industry categories covered here. Select by keyword or industry code for a full review of industry conditions, current trends, and future outlook.
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A collection of full-text market research reports that may include extended profiles and data about narrow and highly specific industry segments.
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Morningstar Investment Research Center
Current top mutual fund, stock, and ETFs data with portfolio tools and analyst reports.
Morningstar recently discovered incorrectly assigned Morningstar Quantitative Ratings, including associated Quantitative Pillar Ratings, to 1,406 U.S., Canadian, and Luxembourg-registered funds between June 2017 and March 2023. The errors were corrected on March 24, 2023. Any reports using any of the impacted funds, Morningstar Quantitative Rating or associated Quantitative Pillar Ratings from June 2017 through March 2023 in Morningstar Investment Research Center, should be re-run to reflect the current Morningstar Analyst Rating data instead.more...
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Industry analysis and market research for vital industry sectors. Includes market research and trend analysis, statistic information, profiles of leading companies, association and organizations lists.
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Contains articles, data, reports, and opinion pieces on business, economics, and management issues. SAGE Business Researcher was retired April 2019. The collection is an archive only and will have no future content updates.
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Select Industries from the blue menu bar across the top and choose one of about 60 Industry Surveys from the drop-down box.
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Investment analysis and research for corporations, industries, markets and economies. Access limited to 3 simultaneous users.
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Other Libraries's industry guides
Industry Ratios
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First Research industry profiles offer industry information, market analysis on more than 1000 top industry segments.
Each report consists of key statistics and analysis on market and competitive landscape characteristics, operating conditions, business challenges, industry trends, current and historical industry growth, and more. These features, plus our sales call preparation questions and industry forecasts, help you make more informed business decisions in less time. Many reports also include a global industry analysis. Each industry report is available online in print-friendly customizable HTML format, copy/paste text only format, and PDF format.
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BISWorld provides industry and procurement research reports. Its industry research reports provide strategic insights and analysis. This database offers industry risk rating, global industry research, and business environment reports. Its procurement research reports cover various indirect purchasing lines; and provide data and analysis that helps users to engage and negotiate with suppliers, and give them the credibility to work with internal stakeholders and executives so they better control the sourcing process.
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Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios (2018)
Call Number: HF5681 .R25T68
ISBN: 9780808046608
CCH's Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios is the first step in helping to determine a company's true measure of performance and value. The comprehensive resource puts 50 comparative performance indicators at the practitioner's command and covers all of North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico) using NAICS data. The Almanac provides financial information that is calculated and derived from the latest available IRS data on nearly 5 million U.S. and international companies. The Almanac gives you accurate performance data for 50 operating and financial factors in 199 industries.
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RMA Annual Statement Studies by Robert Morris Associates
Call Number: HF5681 .B2R64
Organized by NAICS codes. Each industry is presented in several asset size groups and ratios are divided into upper, median, and lower quartiles. Balance sheet and income data are also given for each industry segment. Available for 1965-current.
Analysts' Reports
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Choose Lookup Industry from left menu bar. Provides summary financial data for about 100 U.S. industries plus a one-page analysis of the investment outlook for each industry. Updated quarterly.
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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis by U.S. Dept of Commerce
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Interactive Access to Industry Economic Accounts Data: GDP by Industry