Category: Industry Guide
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How to Value: Alarm, Horn & Traffic Control Equipment Manufacturing
Industry Description The alarm, horn & traffic control equipment manufacturing industry in the U.S comprises the production of various communication devices, including alarm systems, hazard detection systems, traffic signals, sirens, and intercom systems (NAICS 33429). This industry excludes the manufacturing of telephone apparatuses, radio and TV broadcast equipment, and wireless communications equipment. The following…
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How to Value: Architects
Industry Description The architects industry in the U.S. comprises professionals who develop plans and designs for various structures such as residential homes, institutional facilities, recreational complexes, commercial centers, and industrial buildings (NAICS 54131). They apply design principles, construction methods, building codes, zoning laws, and material properties to create functional built environments. The following are…
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How to Value: Security Services
Industry Description The security services industry in the U.S. comprises providers of investigative and detective services, security guard and patrol operations, or armored transportation for cash, valuables, and sensitive materials (NAICS 56161). This industry excludes providers of credit investigations and sellers of security equipment. The following are some basic characteristics of the security services…
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How to Value: Telecom Networking Equipment Manufacturing
Industry Description The telecommunication networking equipment manufacturing industry in the U.S comprises the production of wired voice and data communication devices such as telephone switching systems, telephones, answering machines, routers, modems, and gateways (NAICS 33421). Over the past decade, the industry’s focus has shifted toward the production of IP-based telecommunications and networking equipment. The…
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How to Value: Security Alarm Service Companies
Industry Description The security alarm services industry in the U.S. comprises sellers of burglar alarms, fire detection equipment, and locking mechanisms, along with providing installation, maintenance, and monitoring services (NAICS 56162). Locksmith services fall within this industry, but they represent a minor revenue component and so are not considered a core segment. The following…
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How to Value: Data Processing & Hosting Services
Industry Description The data processing & hosting services industry in the U.S. comprises providers that delivers specialized information management services such as transforming client data into reports and offering hosting infrastructure for websites and applications (NAICS 51821). The industry also includes automated data entry and data processing services. The following are some basic characteristics…
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How to Value: Sand & Gravel Mining
Industry Description The sand & gravel mining industry in the U.S comprises the extraction and quarrying of construction and industrial sand, gravel, clays, and ceramic and refractory minerals (NAICS 21232). The industry also engages in beneficiation processes, including washing and screening, to refine and prepare these mined materials for various applications. The following are…
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How to Value: Real Estate Asset Management & Consulting Firms
Industry Description The real estate asset management & consulting industry in the U.S. comprises providers of real estate support services such as escrow, fiduciary duties, consulting, research, listings, tenant representation, and other related activities (NAICS 53139). This industry excludes real estate agents, brokers, lessors, property managers, and appraisers. The following are some basic characteristics…
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How to Value: Janitorial Services
Industry Description The janitorial services industry in the U.S. comprises providers of cleaning services for the interior spaces of buildings and transportation vehicles as well as window cleaning operations (NAICS 56172). Providers typically operate under contractual arrangements to maintain cleanliness in buildings such as manufacturing plants, retail establishments, shopping complexes, corporate and government buildings,…
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How to Value: HVAC Wholesaling
Industry Description The heating and air conditioning wholesaling industry in the U.S. comprises the procurement, distribution, and sale of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, excluding in-room and in-window air conditioners as well as hydronic systems (NAICS 42373). While installation services are not part of this industry, wholesalers do offer minor repair and maintenance…