Project your financials.

1. Use the online catalog.

Books of and about financial ratios can be found under the subject headings:

• RATIO ANALYSIS or
• FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Some of the most reliable guides are:

• Troy's Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios REF HF 5681 .R25 T68 1973+
• Financial Studies of the Small Business REF HD 2346.5 .F55a 1978+
• Dun & Bradstreet's Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios REF HF 5681 .R25 I525 1988+; latest edition at the Reference Desk
• RMA Annual Statement Studies REF HG 1531 .R63 1977+; latest edition at the Reference Desk

(See also Industry and Financial Ratios).

2. Use periodical indexes.

Articles in publications such as Inc. or Entrepreneur sometimes provide financial information for companies profiled.