Fence Companies – Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

SIC 3446, 2499, 3089 & 1799 | NAICS 332323, 321114, 326199 & 238990

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Fence Manufacturing (view report)
Fence Contractors (view report)

Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample industry research report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

River Road Publishing, LLC
Fence News
https://fencenews.com/

Monthly publication features news and information for fence manufacturers, dealers, and contractors, with topics addressed in its issues including industry news, marketing and business trends, technical features, how-to information, new products, management and selling tips, and association and trade show news coverage. Current and archived digital editions of the magazine are available free online.

American Fence Association
FencePost
https://www.fencepost-digital.com

Bimonthly trade publication features news and information for fence, deck, and railing manufacturers, distributors, and contractors, with topics covered in this publication including industry news, business management, market trends, regional updates, member profiles, product reviews, tradeshow events, and association news. Current and archived digital editions of the magazine are available free online.

Freedonia Group
Fencing in the U.S.
https://www.freedoniagroup.com/

Freedonia research report analyzes product demand and shipments at the manufacturers' level, with information provided including historical and forecast market size and market share by material (e.g., metal, wood, plastic and composites, concrete, and other materials such as brick and stone), market (e.g., residential building, commercial building, nonbuilding, and agricultural), and geographic region.

Catalina Research
Fence Products
https://catalinareports.com/

Catalina research study analyzes market demand for this product sector in the U.S., with information provided including product sales by material (e.g., steel wire, ornamental metal, wood, and vinyl) and end-use market segment (e.g., builder, nonbuilding residential, nonresidential contractor, Main Street commercial, and government), total installed fence product market, and fencing contractor revenues.

Grand View Research
U.S. Fencing
https://www.grandviewresearch.com/

Comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the fencing market, with information provided including market size and forecast by material (e.g., metal, wood, plastic, composites, and concrete), installation (e.g., D-I-Y, contractor), application (e.g., residential, agricultural, and industrial), end-use (e.g., petroleum/chemicals, government, military/defense, mining, energy, and transport), and region.

Home Innovation Research Labs
Fences - New Residential Construction / Residential Remodeling
http://www.homeinnovation.com/new-contruction / residential-remodeling

Market research report provides a summary of purchase volumes in square feet on a national, state, metro area, and county level, with data reported by type of material (e.g., wood-vertical board, wood- horizontal rails, chain link/wire w/ steel posts, wire/wire mesh w/ wood posts, aluminum, wrought iron, ornamental steel, composite, vinyl/PVC) and species of wood (e.g., treated, cedar, redwood, others).

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Fence Manufacturers and Contractors
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "fence" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Fence Manufacturers and Contractors
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "fence" to see available reports

Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

Sample financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

IBISWorld Industry Research Reports
Fence Manufacturers & Contractors
(see links for individual reports)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and an array of industry financial ratios, with the financial ratio data presented on an annual basis for the four most recent years for which data is available and on a historical average basis over three-year, five-year, and ten-year time periods. Sample report can be viewed free online.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Fence Erectors
https://www.bls.gov/oes/

Annual employment and wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data for personnel employed in erecting and repairing fences, with wages reported by industry for those industries with the highest levels of employment (e.g., specialty trade contractors, building material and supplies dealers, rental and leasing services, heavy civil engineering contractors, and highway, road, and bridge contractors).

PayScale, Inc.
Fencing Installation
https://www.payscale.com/

Free online service provides salary and hourly wage data for selected positions in this service sector such as general manager, outside sales representative, estimator, project manager, project foreman, and fencing installer, with firms for which wage data is provided including Hercules Fence Company, Inc., Split Rail Fence & Supply Co., Inc., Dean Fence & Gate, Inc., and Canyon Fence Company, Inc.

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BV Guides and Databases

BVMarketData

Private Company Sales Transaction Databases
https://www.bvresources.com/

Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search DealStats, BIZCOMPS, and FactSet MergerStat for private company sales transaction data by SIC Code or NAICS Code using the following codes:

– SIC Code 3446, 2499, 3089, and 1799 - Metal, Wood, and Plastic and Composite Fence Manufacturers and Construction Contractors

– NAICS Code 332323, 321114, 326199, and 238990 - Metal, Wood, and Plastic and Composite Fence Manufacturers and Installation Contractors

Types of establishments included in these codes

Metal fence manufacturers - establishments that manufacture fences made primarily of metal, including aluminum, steel, and wrought iron. These fences can be used for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes. (SIC Code: 3446, NAICS Code: 332323)

Wood fence manufacturers - establishments that manufacture fences made primarily of wood, including cedar, pine, and redwood. These fences are typically used for residential purposes, such as for privacy or decoration. (SIC Code: 2499, NAICS Code: 321114)

Plastic and composite fence manufacturers - establishments that manufacture fences made from plastic or composite materials, including vinyl and PVC. These fences can be used for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes, and are often designed to mimic the look of wood or metal. (SIC Code: 3089, NAICS code: 326199)

Fence construction and installation contractors - establishments that build and install a variety of fences, gates, and related products. These can include wooden, vinyl, metal, and chain-link fences for both residential and commercial properties. Fence construction and installation contractors may also provide fence repair and maintenance services. (SIC Code: 1799, NAICS code: 238990)

Sample reports with detailed transaction data and valuation multiples are available free online.

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