How to do an Industry Analysis?

How to do an Industry Analysis?

1. 1- Review Available:

   • Reports, Statistics... Analyse its relevancy in the current market.

2. 2- Approach the Correct Industry:

   • Steps: a) Select the Industry. b) Select the Sub-Industry. c)Select the Market Segment.

3. 3- Demand & Supply Scenario:

   • Demand and Supply Forecast in order to define the best moment for invest.

4. 4- Competitive Escenario:

   • Porter’s Five Forces Model.

5. 5- Recent Developments:

   • Macro-Level and Micro-Level Analysis.

6. 6- Focus on industry dynamics:

   • Understand the Industry Dynamics: per capita consumption, production of aluminum worldwide, etc.

7. How to Write an Industry Analysis?

   • a)Overview of the industry. b)Historical data. c)Nature of the industry. d)Growth potential. e)Influencing economical factors. f)Purpose of your industry analysis. g)Competitors and their operations. h)Similar products and services. i)Geographical growth. j)Consumer base. k)Price fluctuations. l)Past performances. m)Income projections. n)financial data and industry understanding to forecast industry growth for the next five or ten years. o)Governmental regulations. p) Porter's 5 forces model. q) FODA.