The resources below will help you find data for conducting a financial analysis. All are either free to use on the open web, or can be accessed by students for free via a library database.
SCDATA: A free resource that allows you to compare different financial measures of firms in different industries. SCDATA includes data pulled from major stock exchanges around the world. You can also use the supply chain mapping tool to view supply chain data for specific companies.
OSCM Efficiency Measures: Yearly measures going back five years. Search by stock symbol.
Google Finance: Includes a variety of financial data, including financial statements. Search by stock symbol or company name, then scroll to the Financial section. Here you can find income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.
Mergent Online: Includes extensive financial data on companies, including financial ratios, analysis, and preliminary data. Data extends back many years and is downloadable as an Excel file. To locate this data, search by company name or stock symbol:
Once you have selected the correct company, go to the "company financials" tab:
From within the company financials tab, you can select what data is displayed, navigate through each section, and download your report:
