| Database Information |
Key Business Ratios
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| Also known as: | Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios |
| Access: |
Internet-delivered database. There are three ways to connect: 1. from a public computer in the University of Delaware Library 2. from a University of Delaware campus connection in your dorm, lab, or office 3. from an off-campus connection (University of Delaware ID required) |
| Description: | Key Business Ratios helps you understand the true performance of a company, by benchmarking it against its industry peers. 14 key business ratios cover all critical areas of business performance—solvency, efficiency and profitability. Ratios are arranged by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code, a four-digit number that classifies business establishments by defining the industries in which they do business. These codes make it easy to compare a business’ operating results with those of specific competitors or the industry as a whole. They are broken down into median figures, with upper and lower quartiles, providing you with a more refined set of figures to work with. Using an individual company’s financial statements with Key Business Ratios, you can generate a comparison of a company's own business ratios with the industry. |
| Personalization: | Click on the “Data Entry” tab to enter your own data and to produce a “My Financials” report. |
| Notes: | There is a timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity for this database. When you have finished your search session, please click on “Log off” in the navigation bar so that another researcher can use it immediately. |
| Output Formats: | After retrieving a record, or creating a “My Financials” report, click on “Export” in the navigation bar to export in Excel format. |
| Help: | Click on “Help” in the navigation bar. For further assistance, contact a librarian. |
| Software Requirements: | Internet Explorer 5.5 is recommended. |
| Related Resources: | Databases for Finance |
| Users: | one concurrent user |
| Producer: | The D&B Corporation |
