Where can I find industry ratios?
Last updated on Nov 17, 2020
You may locate industry ratios in multiple library resources, including: IBISWorld, eStatement Studies, Morningstar and Mergent Online.
- Search industry by name or NAICS code
- Select the most relevant industry
- Click on Key Statistics (tab on left) then scroll down to Industry Financial Ratios
Note: IBISWorld pulls their financial ratios from RMA. The LMU Library also subscribes to the direct RMA source, eStatement Studies.
Provides financial ratios for over 700 industries
- Search for an industry by keyword or NAICS code
Use Mergent Online to create a customized search by adding specific companies and generating industry ratios.
- Search industry by NAICS code or use the Code Lookup
- Add relevant companies to the Company Analysis List (top-left)
- Generate industry ratios by running a company comparison report (under My Mergent Tools)
Morningstar Investment Research Center
- Search for a major company in your industry (e.g., AT&T for telecommunications)
- Select Industry Peers
- Morningstar provides ratios for individual companies as well as industry averages
