How do I compare a company to its industry?

Factiva: See the Ratio Comparison Report, which compares key financial ratios of a company against its industry, sector, and the S&P 500 Index aggregates. To find the report click on Companies/Markets in the top navigation menu. Search for a company to access its company snapshot. In the company snapshot select Reports, and then from the "Select a Template" drop-down select the Ratio Comparison Report option.

Bloomberg (available in the Business Library): Type a ticker symbol, hit the EQUITY key, type RV, then press GO (e.g. AAPL US <Equity> RV <GO>). 

Capital IQ (available in the Business Library): To compare a company to peers within the same industry. Search for a company to access its profile. In the company profile, click Quick Comps under the Peer Analysis heading in the menu to the left. 

Pitchbook (instructions to create an account here): Search for a company. In the company profile click Comps Analysis in the top menu.

Plunkett Corporate Benchmarking Reports: Search for a company. Use the Sorted by drop-down menu to choose Most recent first and see the latest reports


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Last Updated: Jul 18, 2025     Views: 1929

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