Welcome to the Library Guide for BA 422/620 Managerial Finance
(Dr. Dava Dorjsuren)
Methods and Definitions
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Investopedia Article: Financial Ratio Analysis: Definition, Types, Examples, and How to UseArticle on 6 different kinds of financial ratios. SEARCH FOR OTHER TOPICS by clicking the magnifying glass icon at the top right of the page.
Nexis Uni - Business Information on 80 Million+ U.S. & International Companies
Sources include business information on more than 80 million U.S. and international companies, print and online journals, television and radio broadcasts, newswires and blogs, local, regional, and national newspapers, and legal sources for federal and state cases and statutes.
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Research Using Standard Industrial Codes (SIC Codes)
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Division of Corporation Finance: Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code ListThis is the United States Security and Exchange Commissions index of codes that indicate types of businesses.
Research on Industry Ratios & Averages
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Key Industry Averages (updated weekly)The following current data is reported weekly on 145 industries, listed alphabetically: Avg PTP/Sales, Avg ROE, Avg Debt/Eq, Avg Rev Growth, Avg EPS Growth, Avg P/E, and Avg EPS R2.
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Quarterly Financial Report - Historical QFR Publications - census.govFind quarterly data as well as financial and operating ratios for manufacturing, mining, trade, and selected service industries.
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BizStats - Industry Financial Reports: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Financial RatiosFind financial data from the year 2018 for corporations and sole proprietorships.
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BizStats homepageCreate a free account to access industry market profiles, company profiles, and related business statistics and financial ratios.
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PE Ratio by Sector (US) - 3-4 months delayedThe Stern School of Business provides this sheet of data along with a link to key definitions of the variables used in the dataset.
Finding Company Financial Data
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MarketWatchSource of detailed and updated financial data. At the top right of Marketwatch.com, click the magnifying glass icon and type in a stock ticker symbol or company name. When looking at the page for the company, find data for analysis under the tabs for "Overview," "Profile," and especially "Financials."
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BigCharts From MarketWatch.comLocate stock charts as well as other data on companies. Type in a stock ticker symbol or company name to begin your research.
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EDGAR - Company Filings (official US government database)EDGAR stands for Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval, and it is a system managed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that contains the company filings of financial data.