Research Guides: Company Research: Ratios

Financial ratios show the mathematical relationship between two numbers related to a company's performance. Once a ratio has been calculated according to the relevant formula, the ratio can be used to help determine how well a particular company is doing in comparison to its competitors and/or in comparison to its own past performance.

Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Choose a company from the industry that is of similar size. Click on the "Company Financials" and "Ratios" section for a list of comparable ratios company-to-company.
Abbreviation: mergenton
Vendor: Mergent
Subjects: Business, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality
Type: Datasets / Statistics, Directories, Reports
NetAdvantage (Standard & Poor's) This link opens in a new window
Market research reports for over 50 industries by top industry analysts; Within each profile is "How the Industry Operates," and "Key Industry Ratios and Statistics" for revenues, ratios, and analyses
Abbreviation: nasp
Vendor: Standard & Poor's
Subjects: Business, Communication, Economics, Finance, Hospitality
Type: E-Book Collections

Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios
Provides financial ratios for companies in various asset ranges by SIC code. Data reported are based on aggregate numbers from IRS records. Includes a CD-ROM for analysis. Print volume available in library basement reference section. Contact Trip Wyckoff twyckoff@fsu.edu for a page copy. HF5681.R25 A845
RMA Annual Statement Studies
Print volume available in library basement reference section. Contact Trip Wyckoff twyckoff@fsu.edu for a page copy. HF5681.B2 R6