Term Paper- Industry Analysis for Intel
2 – Industry’s Dominant Economic Characteristics
Give a brief description of the central and most influential characteristics of the industry with a focus on economic factors. Some examples are:
Number of competitors in the industry, total industry revenue, determine the major players and what percentage they represent of the total revenue.
Select the most significant financial ratios in the industry; develop a chart showing those industry ratios in terms of the industry average, and two major players vs. each other and the industry.
What has been the past 3-5 year growth rate, possibly in the number of customers and/or new facilities?
What has been the past 3-5 year growth rate in revenue?
What are the most significant expenses? Comment on the current and future effects on the industry.
Describe the entry and exit barriers for the industry.
Note: When addressing the ratios, create a chart, focus on profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios, then follow up with a paragraph or two defining the ratios and the impact of each.
