Research and Markets: An In-Depth Financial Evaluation of the Top 60 Automotive Industry Worldwide

DUBLIN--April 19, 2011: Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Top 60 Automotive Industry Report (Global)" report to their offering.

This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the global Automotive industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the top 60 global Automotive Manufacturers is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two-page analysis provides detailed financial analysis for each automotive manufacturer, including details of:

• Sales growth
• Trading stability
• Profitability
• Employee performance
• Level of debt
• Gearing ratios
• Creditor Exposure
• Performance ratios
• Overall financial rating

Results are shown in graphical, numeric and narrative forms, and all individual analysis are measured in both the company's own currency, and USD ($) for ease of use. These individual analyses highlight a company's success just as easily as it can emphasise its vulnerability.

Along with individual company information, this report also contains an assessment of the market, based on the companies analysed. This key information identifies:

• Best trading partners (based on commercial and financial strength)
• Sales growth (highest sales, growth rate, size of market based on the companies analysed, average growth)
• Profitability (Profit return on assets, pre-tax profit margins, industry average)
• Fastest growing companies (performance matrix)

Companies can change at an alarming rate in a very short space of time, so it is vital that you keep up-to-date with any changes to your market, and how those changes can affect you. This report can provide you with an in-depth look at your industry, highlight new market opportunities and provide important information to help develop accurate strategic business plans. Whether you wish to benchmark your own company's results, study the industry in more depth or have a vast array of industry intelligence at your disposal, this report is the ideal resource.

Key Topics Covered:

This extensive report is broken into two parts:

• A complete financial assessment of the market, based on the companies analysed
• An individual financial performance analysis of each company (2 pages per company)

Specific areas included in the market assessment include:

Section 1 - Best Trading Partners (based on commercial and financial strength)

Section 2 - Sales & Market Performance

Section 3 - Profitability

4. 0 - How to Use

5.0 - Individual Company Analysis

For more information and to view the list of companies mentioned please visit Research and Markets--Top 60 Automotive Makers