Sources of...
Note that not all sources cover all industries. Start with the online Key Business Ratios for the most comprehensive coverage of industries and most current data.
Key Business Ratios
The online version of Dun's ratios title for current year only data. If you need older data, please consult print volumes.
Industry norms and key business ratios. (HF 5681 R25 D83. (1982/83-1995/96 volumes on 3 West, 1996/97-current in Reference)
In both online and print, Dun's covers over 800 industry groups. Available only to CSULB Students, Staff & Faculty. Use your Library Password for remote access.
RMA annual statement studies.
HF 5681 B2 R58 (1977-1996 volumes on 3 West, 1997-current in Reference)
Analyzes financial norms for over 375 industry groups.
Almanac of business and industrial financial ratios.
HF 5681 R25 T68 (1971, 1976, 1978-1995 volumes on 3 West)
Analyzes less than 200 industry groups, but covers years not available from the previous two sources.
ValueLine
Provides some key financial ratios. Available only to CSULB Students, Staff & Faculty. Use your Library Password for remote access.
Zacks
Search by ticker symbol for company data. View "The Whole Enchilada" and look for the Company vs Industry, Company Ratios, and Company vs Industry Ratios sections.
Information about...
These web sites provide you with what particular ratios indicate, how to calculate specific ratios, etc.
Financial Ratio Analysis
Describes purposes of ratios and ratio analysis, types of ratios, how specific ratios are calculated.
Business Ratios
Lists some additional web sites which provide information about ratios.
