1. Once in the database, stay on the Reports tab, and select your industry using the provided SIC or Line of Business options, or type in a NAICS code.

1. Search for an industry in the search box in the middle of the page
2. Once in the report, select the Key Statistics tab for industry ratios and other data.

1. Once in the database, search for your industry by keyword or code
2. Once in the appropriate industry profile, navigate to the Financial Information section (either by scrolling through the report, or using the navigation menu on the left).

Formerly Academic Lexis-Nexis, this provides industry financials and ratios along with related content. It is based on SIC codes (look them up here). Ratios are only available for 4-digit codes.
1. In Nexis Uni, select the Business topic area (bottom left)
2. Select the Company Dossier (opens in a new tab or window)
3. Select the Industry tab
4. Search for the industry by SIC code. or, use the Browse Industry Hierarchy option.
5. Use the options in the left side box to navigate through the Industry information.

If you want to generate industry ratios for a customized list of companies:
1. Search for an initial company to get started in the search box on the left of the database's homepage
2. Once in the company's report go to blue Competitors tab
3. Make any changes to the competitors list using the Remove column or the search box above the table to add companies
4. Once happy with the list, click the Add all to Company Analysis List on the top right of the table
5. Under the My Mergent Tools box, select Company Analysis List to generate the report
6. In the new window that opens, first select the Company Comparison Report link at the top of the window
7. Then, in the first section called Company Listing, move all companies from the list box on the left to the report box on the right using the >> button
8. In the second section called Report Item Selection, select the + icon next to Ratios and select whatever ratios you want to include in the report, using the > button to move them to the box on the left
9. Be sure to check the box labelled Include Average and select the years you want included
10. At the bottom of the window, Select a Format from the drop-down menu, and then click Create Report

CFRA MarketScope Advisor provides access to extensive market commentary, independent investment analysis, up-to-date news and data on a broad range of asset classes. It includes Stock and Fund Reports and Industry Surveys (formerly called S&P Capital IQ Industry Surveys).