Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Profitability ratios Net interest margin (NIM) Efficiency ratio Return on assets (ROA) Fee income to total income Return on equity (ROE) Dividend payout ratio Total shareholder return (TSR) 1.1 All else being equal, a higher ROA is better as it indicates stronger profitability and more efficient asset utilization.

Metrics 88

Metrics Banking Balance Sheet Efficiency 88

Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Benchmark so you know your rate is reasonable. Remember, even your higher rate will be cheaper in comparison.) It’s a matter of what they’re used to and their operating margins. For example, a grocery chain with a 2% operating margin is likely to be much more cost conscious than a medical device company with margins over 80%.

Consulting 236

Consulting Real Estate Policies Operations 236

Harvard Business

JUNE 30, 2016

Traditional ZBB implementations focus almost exclusively on simple SG&A , in part because SG&A benchmark data is far more readily attainable than are relevant data from the core functions of comparable companies.

Company 32

Company Benchmarking Travel Policies 32

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Companies are beginning to utilize their employees’ behavioral data — generally known as people analytics — to better understand and improve their sales operations , with strong results. Internal and external network size in comparison with benchmarks in their local areas.

Sales 28

Sales Data Enterprise Analysis 28

Harvard Business

AUGUST 10, 2018

Mainstream software companies are beginning to hold “ data mirrors ” up to their customers, allowing scoring and benchmarking of their customers’ strategies. One of its business units, Fieldglass, provides insights and benchmarks to customers on external workforce management.

Benchmarking 28

Benchmarking Software B2B Comparison 28