Comparative SWOT Analysis – Key Global Construction & Mining Equipment Manufacturers – Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, CNH, Hitachi

• Publication date: August 2011

This Comparative SWOT analysis report provides key insights into strategic aspects of these 5 Key Global Construction & Mining Equipment Manufacturers based on a comprehensive comparative assessment & analysis of their strategies & outlook against the backdrop of an evolving industry landscape & shifting global dynamics; marked by gradual demand recovery across traditional mature markets, despite sluggish housing starts across the U.S. & the Euro...

This Comparative SWOT analysis report provides key insights into strategic aspects of these 5 Key Global Construction & Mining Equipment Manufacturers based on a comprehensive comparative assessment & analysis of their strategies & outlook against the backdrop of an evolving industry landscape & shifting global dynamics; marked by gradual demand recovery across traditional mature markets, despite sluggish housing starts across the U.S. & the European Union, amid potential economic tightening; while the emerging markets try to somehow strike a balance between economic growth momentum & rising inflation levels with almost all key global players vying for a share of the BRIC growth pie.

The SWOT Analysis framework is used extensively for an assessment of the internal as well as external business environment as part of the strategic or corporate planning process at organizations across the globe. The framework generates a snapshot of the firm’s strengths & weaknesses as part of internal environment assessment and opportunities & threats as part of the external environment assessment that aids strategic planning as well as decision-making.

This comparative SWOT analysis will be extremely useful for:

--Incorporating Analysis into Strategic Planning & Decision-Making Process
--Comprehensive Strategic & Competitive Analysis based on a relative assessment of Strengths & Weaknesses
--Assessment & evaluation of degree of responsiveness to the external environment of each company
--Identification of opportunities which could be capitalized upon by each player
--Identification of potential threats in the business environment specific to each selected market player
--Identifying & highlighting areas for making potential strategic changes, adjustments & realignment

This Comparative SWOT analysis report would be essential for those having strategic interest in the Global Construction & Mining industry or any of these companies & will be especially useful for key decision makers, top management of companies, suppliers, vendors, current & potential investors, industry & company analysts & those associated with the industry or the company.

The report is comprehensive yet concise & compact at the same time, built on the Microsoft PowerPoint platform; thus enabling & ensuring prompt and informed decision making.

Global Machine Tool And Equipment Industry

Business Snapshot – For each of the 5 companies covered

a) Founded
b) Headquartered
c) Business Segments
d) Employees
e) Revenues
f) Market Capitalization
g) Key Executives
h) Shareholding Pattern & Structure

Financial Snapshot – H1 2011 Vs. H1 2010 & 2010 Vs. 2009 - For each Company

- Sales Revenues
- Gross Earnings
- Net Earnings
- Cash from Operations

Business Segments – Snapshot - H1 2011 Vs. H1 2010 & 2010 Vs. 2009 - For each Company

- Year on Year Growth Rate
- Contribution to Revenues
- Profitability

SWOT Analysis – For each of the 5 companies covered

- Sources of Strengths
- Areas of Improvements
- Opportunities to Capitalize on
- Threats to Counter or Overcome

Comparative Financial Overview - H1 2011 Vs. H1 2010 & 2010 Vs. 2009

-Revenues Growth
-Comparative Profit Margins Analysis
-Comparative Profitability Growth
-Relative Growth in Cash Inflow from Operations

Comparative SWOT Analysis

-Relative Analysis of Strengths
-Relative Analysis of Weaknesses

Key Industry Trends, Issues & Challenges, Risk Factors & Outlook