06/23/2009
2009 Profit Report is available!
Analysis of HARDI Distributors 2008 Operating Results
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HARDI's new and expanded Profit Report, prepared by Dr. Al Bates of the Profit Planning Group, is now available. The report summarizes and offers explanatory analysis of 2008 operating results as submitted by scores of HARDI wholesalers. As such, it represents the real operating numbers of HVACR wholesaling. It is a valuable tool for operating a distribution business in a mature HVACR market that is undergoing continuous change.
Please Note: If you participated in this year's Profit Survey, your complimentary copy of the 2009 Profit Report should have been received.
These are the major segments:
Executive Summary — an overview of the study results, with emphasis on differences between the typical firm and the high profit company.
Detailed Results — in-depth analysis of return on investment, income statement, balance sheet, financial and productivity ratios are profiled in this section. Commentary and supporting graphs focus on these results.
Business Segment Breakouts — breakouts on key operating segments within the industry were examined. HARDI distributors participating in the survey were categorized based on product emphasis.
Regional Analysis — detailed regional results are presented in this section. Participants were grouped according to HARDI regions.
Trend Analysis — presents an overview of changes in performance over time for key results and ratios.
Quartile Analysis — first and third quartile data for each of the business segments is included to provide the range of common experience.
Appendix — presents an overview of survey methodology and a summary of ratio calculations.
Copies of the 51-page Profit Report are available to HARDI members for $500 each. (Non-members pay $800) Click here for the order form. |
