Recreational Vehicle Dealers – Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts
- 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
RV Dealers Association
RV Executive Today
https://www.rvda.org/
Monthly publication features news and information for dealership owners and managers, with special features including the semiannual "Baird Dealer Sentiment Index" which measures how dealers view current conditions and their expectations for the next 3 - 5 years and the annual benchmarking issue which provides gross margin, net profit, and expense ratio measures for dealerships around the U.S.
G&G Media Group LLC
RVBusiness Magazine
https://www.rvbusiness.com/
Bimonthly trade publication features news and information for dealers and distributors, with coverage including the "RV Industry Power Breakfast", "RV of the Year Awards", "Top 50 Dealer Awards", and "RISE (Recognizing Innovation and Supplier Excellence) Awards". Digital editions of this publication are available free online, with free subscription to daily e-news and magazine available upon request.
NBM, Inc.
RV PRO Magazine
https://rv-pro.com/
Monthly publication features news and information for RV dealerships, service and repair shops, and parts and accessories retailers, with features in each issue including in-depth interviews with top RV manufacturers and suppliers, highlights of the latest industry trends, product reviews, profiles of top- performing dealerships, and insights from guest columnists. Digital edition can be viewed free online.
RV Industry Association
Aftermarket RV Parts and Accessories Survey
https://www.rvia.org/ Select title from "Reports & Trends" drop-down menu
Consumer research report analyzes key buying habits within the RV aftermarket, with topics covered in the report including frequency of purchase, in-store purchases versus shopping online, and factors that affect shopping behavior (e.g., product availability, return policies, and ease of finding a specific product). Full report is available to members only; survey results overview can be viewed free online.
Technavio
Recreational Vehicle Market in North America
https://www.technavio.com/
Comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of the North American market for this sector, with data provided including market size and forecast by product type (e.g., towable RVs, motorized RVs) and region (e.g., U.S., rest of region) and companies profiled including Gulf Stream Coach, Inc., Thor Industries, Inc., Camping World Holdings, Inc., Forest River, Inc., and Northwood Manufacturing, Inc.
Global Market Insights
Recreational Vehicles
https://www.gminsights.com/
Market research study provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for this product sector, with data provided for the U.S. including market size and forecast by vehicle type (e.g., Class A, B, and C motorhomes, travel trailer, fifth wheel, and tent trailer) and type of fuel used (e.g., gasoline, diesel) in terms of unit volume and dollar value. Study summary and table of contents are available free online.
BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Recreational Vehicle Dealers
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "441210" 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.
Financial Statements and Financial Ratios
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Recreational Vehicle Dealers
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "441210" to see available reports
- 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
IBISWorld Research Reports
Industry Financial Ratios
(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.
RV Dealers Association
Annual Benchmarking Issue | RV Executive Today
https://www.rvda.org/
Annual benchmarking issue provides average dealership margins and expense ratios for the last ten years, with benchmark ratios provided including gross margin and net profit as a percentage of sales and selected expenses (e.g., personnel, advertising, floor plan interest, fixed, other) as a percentage of gross margin. Digital editions of the magazine, including the above issue, are available free online.
Compensation and Salary Surveys
PayScale, Inc.
Recreational Vehicle Dealer
https://www.payscale.com/
Free online service provides salary, bonus, and hourly wage data for job positions in this sector such as operations manager, finance manager, office manager, warranty administrator, service technician, and title clerk, with dealers for which wage data is provided including Camping World RV Sales, LLC, General R.V. Center, Inc., Campers Inn, Inc., LazyDays RV SuperCenter, Inc., and Freedom RV, Inc.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
https://www.bls.gov/oes/
Annual wage survey provides hourly and annual wage data on a national, state, and local area basis for personnel employed in this sector which includes organizations that sell new and/or used towable and motorized recreational vehicles and may also provide maintenance and repair services and sell replacement parts and accessories for these vehicles. Wage survey data can be viewed free online.
BV Guides and Databases
Frazier Capital
The Valuation of Auto & Recreational Vehicle Dealership Operations
https://www.fraziercapital.com/
Topics covered in individual chapters include a comprehensive overview of the industry, analyzing a company's financial statements and operations, different approaches used in valuing a business and which is most useful in determining the value of a company's operations, and taking into account real estate and equipment values in reaching a final conclusion. Table of contents is available free online.
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