In this section, you will analyze your company's performance over the last three fiscal years and compare its performance to a key competitor.
Public companies around the world (and, in many countries, private companies, too) are legally required to file documents containing financial and other information with the government. These filings, as they're typically called, are then made publicly available.
For companies operating outside of the U.S. and Canada, you'll need to search the web for company filings [country].
There are a vast number of web sites offering financial news. These are some of the most well-known.
Stock exchanges and markets provide the most current and up-to-date data on stock market activity. Many also offer access to company profiles, securities filings, and company or industry news.
Financial ratios give you a means to compare your company's financial performance and health against its competitors, or against the industry as a whole. The following are good sources for financial ratios. Keep in mind, however, that financial ratios may not be available for every company.
If you can't find financial ratios for your company, not to worry. You can easily calculate them using the data from the company's financials.