Assignment: Industry Comparison
Focus on the reason why change, not only the number
Compare industry performance:
i. Identify each significant industry differences for the public firms:
1. Range of size (minimum, maximum, median)
2. Trends in revenue, EBITDA, and net income growth
ii. Using a DuPont analysis framework explain:
1. Why ROE increased or decreased during the past 5 years for each industry.
2. Why ROE differs in the most recent year between industries
iii. Valuation multiples:
1. Trend in the P/E and EV/EBITDA for each industry during the past 5 years
2. Explain the differences in the trends, if any.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.