financial analysis
Industry Comparison:
Focus on the reason why change, not only the number
Compare industry performance：
i. Identify each significant industry differences for the public firms:
1. Range of size (minimum, maximum, median)
2. Trends in revenue, EBITDA, and net income growth
ii. Using a DuPont analysis framework explain:
1. Why ROE increased or decreased during the past 5 years for each
industry
2. Why ROE differs in the most recent year between industries
iii. Valuation multiples:
1. Trend in the P/E and EV/EBITDA for each industry during the past 5
years
2. Explain the differences in the trends, if any.