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Research and Markets: This New Business Ratio Report Focuses On the Leading 90 Companies Operating As Computer Equipment Distributors(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) RDATE:12072007 Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c62208) has announced the addition of Computer Equipment Distributors - Business Ratio Report to their offering This Business Ratio Report compares the financial performance of the leading players in this Industry sector, offering a quick and cost-effective competitor analysis tool for senior management. Ratios are an invaluable tool for comparing the performance of companies on a like-for-like basis. Using ratios, the relative profitability, growth or debt levels, for example, of differently sized companies can be directly measured or compared with ease. This Business Ratio Report focuses on the performance of key players in the Computer Equipment Distributors sector. Having closely analysed the sector, our editors and analysts have compiled the largest companies, so you don't have to. A Business Ratio report is, in effect, a complete financial reference for the sector. A business ratio report can be used to assess trading and financial information on: The Company: -Size -Structure -Performance The Industry: -Structure -Major companies -Performance What you can look for when reading your Business Ratio Report: - Trends The results given in a Business Ratio report generally cover at least the previous three full accounting years, therefore any fluctuations in any area can be easily pinpointed - Benchmarks The average results for each ratio together with the industry profile of the average company in the sector can both be used as benchmarks to compare individual company performance. - Size All the major companies in the sector are ranked on the basis of sales, profits, total assets and employee numbers (PERFORMANCE LEAGUE TABLES - Section 4). The largest and smallest of the key players can be easily identified, while the relative size of any company can be assessed. - Growth The average annual growth of each company's sales, profits, total assets and number of employees over the three-year period being analysed is calculated and ranked (Performance League Tables - Section 4). This key information highlights strong and weak performers, which companies are expanding or losing market share, increasing or decreasing asset investment, or taking on or shedding employees. The industry results are also given for comparison purposes. This information is perfect for all kinds of planning and decision-making including: - Competitor Analysis The depth of financial analysis provided on each company in each report offers you a comprehensive insight into the performance of individual businesses over recent years. The performance ratios let you easily identify the financial strengths and weaknesses of competitors in terms of profitability, liquidity, gearing, efficiency and employee performance - Simple Benchmarking A Business Ratio Report is ideal for benchmarking your own company's performance. You can choose to benchmark your company against a major competitor, or assess the overall industry average performance. And you can focus on the criteria that are important to your business, such as profitability, employee performance or sales growth. Setting realistic performance targets becomes easier for you; with Business Ratio Reports, you will know that they are based on solid facts about your industry. - Tracking Performance Trends With at least three years of financial data for each company and the entire industry you can identify performance trends instantly. - Identifying Acquisition Targets Business Ratio Reports make it simple for you to identify potential acquisitions. You can easily find companies fitting your criteria using the Performance League Tables. A Business Ratio Report takes the hard work out of financial performance analysis. You are left free to focus on using the vital information it imparts to drive your business forward. This Business Ratio report focuses on the leading 90 companies operating as Computer Equipment Distributors. The report analyses company and industry performance over the three years up to 7th August 2006. During this period, the average company has seen sales increase by 14.7 percent, from GBP13.7 million in 2003/04 to GBP15.7 million in 2005/06. Pre-tax profits declined over the same period to reach GBP319,000 in the final year of analysis. A rise in sales and a decline in profits could suggest increasing price competition in the industry, or possibly a rising cost of sales. Employee numbers increased by 32 to stand at 305 in 2005/06. Companies Mentioned: Importers and Subsidiaries of Foreign Companies -Acer U.K. Ltd -Actebis Distribution (UK) Ltd. -A&O Systems + Services UK Ltd -Audio Marketing (U.K.) Ltd -Avnet Technology Solutions Ltd -Bechtle Direct Ltd -Bell Microproducts Ltd -Black Box Network Srvcs (UK) Ltd -Computer 2000 Distribution Ltd -Dell Corporation Ltd -Epson (U.K.) Ltd -Getronics UK Ltd -Hitachi Data Systems Ltd -Hitachi Europe Ltd -Iiyama (UK) Ltd -Ingram Micro Holdings Ltd -Insight Direct (UK) Ltd -Intel Corporation (UK) Ltd -Kern Ltd -Koch Media Ltd -La Cie Ltd -Lexar Media (Europe) Ltd -Lexmark International Ltd -Microtronica Ltd -Miniland Tech. Ltd -MT Electronics Ltd -PC Chips Holding Ltd. -RS International Ltd -Sparnoon-Dynatech UK Ltd -Storage Technology Ltd -Sun Microsystems Holdings Ltd -Symbol Technologies Ltd -Tallygenicom Ltd -Teksys Ltd -Toshiba Infrmtn Systms (UK) Ltd -Trust Technology Products UK Ltd -Unisys Holdings -Verint Systems UK Ltd -Westcon (UK) Ltd Distributors of Computer Equipment -Acal I.T. Ltd -ADP Dealer Services UK Ltd -Anker Systems Ltd -Basilica Computing Ltd -Bull Information Systems Ltd -Centia Ltd -C M S Peripherals Ltd -Computerland UK PLC -CTX Europe Ltd -Desk Top Publishing Micro Systems Ltd -D & P Data Systems Ltd -DSG Retail Ltd -DVD Technology Ltd -Enta UK Ltd -Evesham Technology Ltd -Fayrewood PLC -Gamma Global (UK) Ltd -Getech Ltd -Globaldis Distribution Ltd -ISC Computers PLC -Janson Computers PLC -Jet Distribution Ltd -Kelido Ltd -Lynx Technology Ltd -M2M Ltd -Maverick Presentation Prdcts Ltd -Mesh Acquisitions Ltd -Micro Peripherals Ltd -Midwich Ltd -Mitek Computer Components Ltd -Myob UK Ltd -Northamber PLC -OKI Systems (UK) Ltd -Panacea Ltd -Pars Technology Ltd -Peak Development Ltd -Promethean Ltd -Q Associates Ltd -Q.C. Supplies Ltd -Repton Holdings PLC -Rm PLC -The Simian Group Ltd -Specialist Computer Holdings PLC -Spectrum Computer Supplies Ltd -Spire Technology Ltd -Steljes Trade Ltd -V.I.P. Computer Centre Ltd -Wick Hill Ltd -X.E.L. Electronics Ltd -Xma Ltd -Zycko Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c62208 CONTACT: Laura Wood, Senior Manager, Research and Markets e-mail: [email protected] Fax: +353 1 4100 980 ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright 2007 M2 Communications Ltd. |