Category: Industry Guide
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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…
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How to Value: Chemical Wholesaling
Industry Description The chemical wholesaling industry in the U.S. comprises wholesale distributors of industrial chemicals, compressed gases, chemical additives, and synthetic rubber products to manufacturers, construction firms, and mining operations (NAICS 42469). The industry excludes the wholesale distribution of agricultural chemicals, medicinal compounds, paints, varnishes, fireworks, and plastic materials. The following are some basic…
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How to Value: Wireless Telecom Carriers
Industry Description The wireless telecommunications carriers industry in the U.S comprises companies that maintain and operate infrastructure that enables wireless communication services (NAICS 51711). The industry provides voice, data, paging, and internet connectivity services. The following are some basic characteristics of the wireless telecommunications carriers industry: Industry Trends The wireless telecommunications carriers industry is…
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How to Value: Specialized Storage & Warehousing
Industry Description The specialized storage & warehousing industry in the U.S. comprises operators of storage facilities and warehouses designed for specific commodities or unique storage requirements (NAICS 49319). This industry excludes general merchandise storage, cold storage facilities, and agricultural product warehousing. The following are some basic characteristics of the specialized storage & warehousing industry:…
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How to Value: Data Processing & Hosting Services
Industry Description The data processing & hosting services industry 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 of the data…
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How to Value: Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing
Industry Description The plastic pipe & parts manufacturing industry in the U.S comprises the production of various plastic pipes, fittings for those pipes, and unlaminated plastic profile shapes like rods, tubes, and plates. (NAICS 32612). Excluded from this industry are plastic hose fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and plastic packaging products. The following are some basic…
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How to Value: Electricians
Industry Description The electricians industry comprises a wide range of on-site electrical services, including new installations, modifications, maintenance, and repairs, as well as the sale and installation of electrical equipment (NAICS 238210). The industry also includes professionals who are responsible for executing various electrical projects. The following are some basic characteristics of the electricians…
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How to Value: Industrial Building Construction
Industry Description The industrial building construction industry in the U.S comprises contractors primarily engaged in the construction, modification, and maintenance of industrial and manufacturing facilities (NAICS 23621). The industry also includes general contractors, design-build firms, and construction management operators who oversee projects ranging from new constructions to alterations and repairs of existing structures. The…
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How to Value: Cabinet & Countertop Manufacturing
Industry Description The cabinet & vanity manufacturing industry in the US manufactures products primarily made of wood or wood coverings (NAICS 337110). These products include kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and countertops. These products are then distributed to wholesalers, contract outfitters and home improvement stores. The following are some basic characteristics of the cabinet &…
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How to Value: Hardware Stores
Industry Description The hardware stores industry in the US primarily retails new home renovation equipment and supplies (NAICS 444100). Goods retailed include hardware, plumbing, electrical and paint-related tools. The following are some basic characteristics of the hardware stores industry: Industry Trends The hardware stores industry has low levels of market share concentration, with the…