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Question 5.RQ.2: What is the purpose of an industry analysis?

What is the purpose of an industry analysis?

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An industry analysis lets the analyst show where a company differs from similar companies. It does not make sense to compare a computer software store to a dental clinic. Industry comparisons improve the analyst’s ability to identify problems.

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