Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Precision Metalforming Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
MetalForming Magazine
http://www.metalformingmagazine.com/
Trade magazine features industry news and information for the metal forming and fabricating industry,
with topics covered including management, marketing, products, technology, and more. Current and
prior issues can be viewed free online.
Business Conditions Report
http://www.pma.org/news/default.asp
Monthly report reviews business trends and member expectations for the next three months, with
measures covered including general economic activity, average daily shipping levels, incoming
orders, production lead times, and customer payment trends. Current and prior month reports are
listed by month in the "PMA Press Room" news section; summary article and full report and can
be viewed free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Metal Stamping
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for "metal stamping"
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Automotive Stamping / Metal Stamping Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "336370" and "332116"
Industry statistics for metal stamping manufacturers include industry sales and sales trends, market
size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment
trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national,
state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Automotive Stamping / Metal Stamping Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "336370" and "332116"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for metal stamping companies.
Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business
start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free
online.
Precision Metalforming Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Financial Analysis Report
http://www.pma.org/business-analysis/descriptions.asp
Financial analysis report provides detailed expense and profitability analysis and other key financial
ratios and performance measures with results broken out by type of manufacturer and primary market
(stamping, non-stamping, automotive, and non-automotive). Table of contents and sample excerpts
can be viewed free online.
Business Analysis Report
http://www.pma.org/business-analysis/descriptions.asp
Business analysis report provides in-depth analysis of key operational, financial, productivity,
and quality measurements with supplemental results broken out by type of manufacturer and primary
market (stamping, non-stamping, automotive, and non-automotive); annual sales volume; total number
of employees; union vs. nonunion workforce; and relative profitability based earnings before interest
and taxes (EBIT). Table of contents and sample excerpts can be viewed free online.
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association
FMA Cost of Doing Business Survey
http://www.fmanet.org/members/codb.cfm
Cost of doing business survey features average income statements and balance sheets and median financial
ratios for metal stamping companies and other metal fabricators with results broken out by annual
sales, gross margin, operating profit, geographic region, company type, and more. Survey also includes
information on median staffing levels and employee compensation and benefits from the FMA salary,
wage, and benefit surveys. Table of contents and selected excerpts are accessible free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
Precision Metalforming Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Executive Compensation Report - Manufacturing Edition
http://www.pma.org/business-analysis/descriptions.asp
Executive compensation survey includes base salary, incentive compensation, and fringe benefit
information for executive job positions with results broken out by annual sales volume, total
number of employees, and owner vs. non-owner executives. Table of contents and sample excerpts
can be viewed free online.
Wage & Benefit Report for the Metalforming Industry
http://www.pma.org/business-analysis/descriptions.asp
Wage and benefit survey provides compensation and benefit information for hourly and salaried
job positions with supplemental results broken out by type of manufacturer, total number of employees,
union vs. nonunion workforce, and geographic region. Table of contents and sample excerpts can
be viewed free online.
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
FMA Salary & Benefits Survey - Executives & Professionals
http://www.fmanet.org/members/salary-benefits-survey-exec.cfm
Salary and benefits survey provides compensation and benefit information for executive and management
job positions with results broken out by annual sales volume, total number of employees, geographic
region, and metropolitan area population. Sample pages from the survey results can be viewed free
online.
FMA Wage & Benefits Survey - Shop Floor Edition
http://www.fmanet.org/members/wage-survey-shop.cfm
Wage and benefits survey provides compensation and benefit information for shop floor job positions
with results broken out by annual sales volume, total number of employees, union vs. nonunion
workforce, geographic region, and metropolitan area population. Sample pages from the survey results
can be viewed free online.
FMA Cost of Doing Business Survey
http://www.fmanet.org/members/codb.cfm
Cost of doing business survey features average income statements and balance sheets and median
financial ratios for metal stamping companies and other metal fabricators with results broken
out by annual sales, gross margin, operating profit, geographic region, company type, and more.
Survey also includes information on median staffing levels and employee compensation and benefits
from the FMA salary, wage, and benefit surveys. Table of contents and selected excerpts are accessible
free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
Related Industries:
Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturers
Metal Forging Manufacturers
Metal Pipe and Tube Manufacturers
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