Subject Guide
Small Business Financial Ratios
- BizStats.comBizStats is an online source for small business statistics. Provides instant access to useful financial ratios, business statistics and benchmarks.
- Small business ratio calculatorsA financial ratio is a simple mathematical comparison of two or more entries from a company's financial statements. Business owners and managers use ratios to chart a company's progress, uncover trends and point to potential problem areas in a business.
Book Sources for Financial Ratios
Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios by Call Number: Ref HF5681R25A45 2008ISBN: 9780808017592
2014-2015 ANNUAL STATEMENT STUDIESCall Number: REF HF5681.B2R565 2014-2015ISBN: 1570703345RMA's Annual Statement Studies is the only source of comparative industry data that comes directly from the financial statements of small and medium size business clients of RMA's member institutions. RMA has been the leader in providing the industry with reliable and accurate benchmarking figures including balance sheet and income statement line items, and 18 classical industry average ratios such as the current ratio, quick ratio, and turnover ratios.
Database Sources for Financial Ratios
- ABI /Inform First ResearchThe First Research Industry Profile
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowIBISWorld is fast becoming a world leading strategic business information provider offering a wealth of powerful and comprehensive information on every industry, top 2000 companies and the business environment.