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Sector Fundamentals

Compare growth metrics across all 11 GICS sectors in the S&P 100. Identify sector leaders and laggards, analyze industry trends, and discover which sectors are driving market growth.

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Sectors Covered

11

Companies Analyzed

100

Data Source

SEC EDGAR

Understanding Sector Analysis

Learn how to use sector fundamentals for better investment decisions.

GICS Classification

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) organizes companies into 11 sectors based on their primary business activities. This standardized framework, developed by MSCI and S&P, helps investors compare companies within similar industries.

Sector Rotation

Different sectors outperform at different stages of the economic cycle. Technology and Consumer Discretionary often lead during expansion, while Utilities and Consumer Staples tend to be defensive during downturns. Understanding this helps with timing.

Growth Analysis

Comparing sector growth rates reveals where the economy is expanding or contracting. Strong revenue and EPS growth across a sector indicates robust demand, while declining metrics may signal headwinds or secular decline.

Diversification Strategy

Spreading investments across multiple sectors reduces portfolio risk. When one sector underperforms, others may compensate. Sector analysis helps identify which areas to overweight or underweight based on fundamentals.

Relative Performance

A company's growth is most meaningful when compared to its sector peers. A 10% revenue growth rate is excellent in a slow-growth sector like Utilities but may be below average in a fast-growing sector like Technology.

Identifying Leaders

Within any sector, some companies consistently outperform their peers. By drilling down into sector data, you can identify companies with superior growth rates, stronger fundamentals, and better long-term prospects.

Data provided for informational purposes only. Not financial advice.