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Mail Order Houses

 

NAICS 454113: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise
using mail catalogs or television to generate clients and display merchandise. 

Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalog showrooms of mail-order houses as well as establishments providing a combination of Internet and mail-order sales.

 



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Margins and Profit

  • Pre-Tax PROFIT %
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    Pre-Tax PROFIT %
  • Gross Margin %
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    Gross Margin %

Inventory Productivity

  • Inventory TURNOVER
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    Inventory TURNOVER
  • GMROI
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    GMROI

Financial Strength

  • Debt-to-Worth Ratio
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    Debt-to-Worth Ratio
  • Current Ratio
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    Current Ratio

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