Electrical, Plumbing, and Hardware Distributors
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Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Monthly Sales Trends
http://www.hardinet.org/trends-0
Monthly sales trends reports provide monthly and year-to-date sales and days sales outstanding
for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) distributors by annual sales
volume and geographic region.
Quarterly Trends Forecasts
http://www.hardinet.org/trends-0
Quarterly economic forecasts specific to the HVACR distributor industry are broken down by geographic
region and major market service area, and include management recommendations based on economic
trends for each region.
Annual Mid-Season HVAC Distributor Survey
http://www.hardinet.org/mid-season-hvac-distributor-survey
Comprehensive annual survey captures heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) distributors
experiences and impressions regarding residential and commercial end market demand, inventory
levels, raw material and original equipment manufacturer price pressures, and government policy
measures. Survey can be viewed free online.
Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment Wholesaling
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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.
American Supply Association
Monthly Sales Reports
http://www.asa.net/Benchmarking/MonthlySalesReports/
Monthly sales report provides monthly and year-to-date sales, inventory levels, days sales outstanding,
and year-to-date profit before taxes for plumbing, heating, and cooling products (PHCP) and pipe,
valves, and fittings (PVF) distributors, with data broken down by annual sales volume, industry segment,
geographic region, and state/metropolitan market area where sufficient data is available.
HVACR Business
HVACR Business Magazine
http://www.hvacrbusiness.com/
Monthly trade publication features news and information for heating, ventilation, air conditioning,
and refrigeration (HVACR) contractors and distributors, with topics covered including management,
finance, sales and marketing, legal issues, and more. Current and prior issues can be viewed free
online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment
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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
Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment Distributors
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "423730"
Industry statistics for heating and air conditioning equipment distributors 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
Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment Distributors
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Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for heating and air conditioning
equipment distributors. 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.
Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International
Profit Report
http://www.hardinet.org/operations-benchmarking
Annual benchmarking survey provides financial and operating performance measures for heating, ventilation,
air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) distributors, with data provided including comparative
income statement and balance sheet data and key financial and operating ratios. Survey results are
reported by business segment based on percentage of product sales and geographic region.
American Supply Association
Operating Performance Report
http://www.asa.net/Benchmarking/ASAsOperatingPerformanceReport/
Annual operating performance report provides financial and operating performance measures for plumbing,
heating, and cooling products (PHCP) and pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) distributors, with data
provided including income statement and balance sheet data and key financial and operating ratios.
Survey results are reported by type of firm, annual sales volume, and level of profitability (median
versus high profit). Webinar, presentation slides, and sample pages from the report can be viewed
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.
Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International
Employee Compensation Study
http://www.hardinet.org/benchmarking
Employee compensation study provides detailed analysis of executive and employee compensation, including
salaries, bonuses, commissions, and fringe benefits, for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and
refrigeration (HVACR) distributors, and also includes cross-industry compensation data from other
distributor associations broken down by annual sales volume and geographic region.
American Supply Association
Employee Compensation Report
http://www.asa.net/Benchmarking/ASAEmployeeCompensationReport/
Two-volume report provides detailed analysis of executive and employee compensation, including salaries,
bonuses, commissions, and fringe benefits, for plumbing, heating, and cooling products (PHCP) and
pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) distributors, and also includes cross-industry compensation data
from other distributor associations broken down by sales volume and geographic region. Sample pages
can be viewed 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.
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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.
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