In addition to the average results for
each study group, the study provides insights on how the
"best of the best" are operating. This table will help you
understand the terms used to report this information.
| Average |
the average results
achieved by all the firms in the study group for a particular
factor. (Extreme high and low results distorting the
average have been excluded.) |
| High |
the highest results
achieved in the peer group for a particular factor |
| Low |
the lowest results
achieved in the peer group for a particular factor |
| Top 25% |
the average results
achieved by the Top 25% of the firms in the group for
that particular factor or line item. (The firms comprising
this group will be different for each factor or line
item.) |
| +25% Profit |
the average results
achieved by the 25% of firms having the greatest pro
forma profitability as a percent of net revenues. (The
firms comprising this group are the same for each factor
or line item.) |
| +25% Growth |
the average results
achieved by the 25% of firms experiencing the greatest
growth in net revenues. (The firms comprising this group
are the same for each factor or line item.) |
