Financial Ratio Studies

The #1 Financial Benchmarking Tool

The Printing Industries of America (PIA) Ratio Studies have been rated the most valued service of the Association. Participation is free and includes a 2010 PIA Ratios report of your choice. Participating firms receive a 50% discount on the purchase of additional PIA Ratios reports.

Firms complete a survey form indicating general financial data for the the year 2009, or your last fiscal year. MargolisBecker confidentially computes reports based on the financial data of various segments of the industry as well as for the "profit leaders" of each segment. The reports that are generated provide the best benchmarking tool available for measuring a company's performance against competitors.

Special Customized Service! MargolisBecker will complete a Customized Financial Analysis (CFA) Report for study participants upon request. This report takes your data and directly compares it to the industry data. It is a "must have" tool for print company management teams. You can order a CFA on your survey form.

To participate in this year's Printing Industries of America Ratios study, download and complete an Excel or a PDF file and
return the completed form to:

2010 PIA Ratio Study
MargolisBecker
Eight Tower Bridge
161 Washington Street
Suite 430
Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Return by April 30, 2010.

• EXCEL Version
• Excel file for all Graphic Arts companies: including label printers, forms and document printers and binders
• This Excel file is stored inside a WinZip file to avoid possible corruption. To download the Excel file, right click the EXCEL icon, select "Save Target As", then select the destination on your PC

• PDF Version
• PDF for all participants
• To download the PDF file, right click the PDF icon, select "Save Target As", then select the destination on your PC

• Web Version
• Secure web application for any past participants
• New participants will need to contact the firm to gain access to the Ratios Web Application

Reminder: FREE Report of your choice!

Participants of the PIA Ratio Studies receive a free PDF report ($100 value) for completing the Survey. The volumes available are as follows:

• All Printers by Sales Volume and Geographic Area
• All Printers by Product Specialty
• Sheetfed Printers by Sales Volume and Geographic Area
• Web Offset Printers - Heatset
• Web Offset Printers - Coldset/Non-Heatset
• Combination Offset - Sheetfed/Web
• Book Manufacturers
• Printers with over $18,000,000 in Sales
• Binders
• Printers with Under $3,000,000 in Sales
• Quick Printers
• Form and Document Printers
• Label Printers
• Digital Printers
• Commercial and Advertising Printers

Please remember to mark your selection on your survey form. If you have any questions. please contact:

Stuart Margolis, CPA
MargolisBecker, LLC
610.667.4310
smargolis@MargolisBecker.com

Ronnie Davis, PhD
Chief Economist
Printing Industries of America
1-800-910-4283
rdavis@printing.org


If you are interested in sponsoring the Printing Industries of America Ratios contact PIA at 1.800.910.4283.