14.03.2023
It's an amazing course. Those who are in CFA Level 1 able to understand this topic and it covers 1 reading entire chapter.
Unlock the secrets of successful industry and company analysis with our expert-led course. Learn how to analyze the firm-specific and industry factors that determine company prosperity. Explore the impact of industry capacity, barriers to entry, and concentration on pricing power.
Have you ever wondered what tools companies use to survive the fierce competition in today’s business environment? Our Introduction to Industry and Company Analysis course answers this question. We start with the basics. First, we explore the uses of industry analysis, then, we learn to group firms and work with the industry classification systems. Next, we examine the factors that determine the firms' sensitivity to the business cycle and learn to create a “peer group” using the company’s industry classification. Throughout the industry and company analysis course, we cover the elements of comprehensive industry analysis and the principles of industry strategic analysis. After covering the basics, we examine the effects of industry capacity, barriers to entry, and industry concentration on companies’ pricing power. In addition, we study the industry life cycle models and learn to categorize industries according to the five main stages: embryonic, growth, shakeout, mature, and decline. The course continues with the more practical aspects of industry analysis by comparing the characteristics of representative industries. Towards the end of the industry and company analysis course, we examine the economic determinants that affect an industry’s revenues and profits, such as GDP growth, level of interest rates, and inflation. To conclude, we summarize the elements that should be covered in a thorough company analysis. Master the art of industry and company analysis with our comprehensive course—ideal for financial analysts and investment professionals seeking to upskill. Enroll today and join a community of experts committed to success.
This course will help you understand why the industry a firm operates in is crucial for company analysis. Most importantly, you will:
In this section, we apply a top-down approach—we examine the industry as a whole, and then analyze its interrelation with individual firms. Next, we explain how companies and industries are classified based on different factors. We also discuss the various elements of industry analysis, including peer and strategic analysis. To better understand how industries operate, we dig deeper into Porter’s 5 Forces framework.
This section covers the industry life cycle and its characteristics providing examples from various economic sectors. It also outlines several factors that influence industry growth. To wrap up the Industry and Company Analysis course, we examine the constituent elements of a complete company analysis.
Student feedback
“The process of determining the economic value of a business starts with industry and company analysis.”
Ivan Kitov
COO at 365 Data Science
Introduction to Industry and Company Analysis
with Ivan Kitov