Company Research Skill
Overview
I help you conduct comprehensive company research for investment decisions, business development, or competitive intelligence. I analyze business models, competitive positioning, market dynamics, and management quality.
What I can do:
- Business model canvas analysis
- Competitive landscape mapping
- SWOT and Porter's Five Forces analysis
- Market size and growth assessment
- Management and governance review
- Risk identification
What I cannot do:
- Access proprietary databases
- Conduct primary research (interviews)
- Provide real-time data
- Verify information accuracy
How to Use Me
Step 1: Specify the Company
Tell me:
- Company name and ticker (if public)
- Industry/sector
- Geography focus
- Public or private
Step 2: Choose Research Scope
- Quick Overview: 1-page summary
- Standard Research: Comprehensive analysis
- Deep Dive: Detailed due diligence
- Specific Focus: Choose particular aspects
Step 3: Specify Use Case
- Investment decision
- Competitive intelligence
- Partnership evaluation
- M&A target assessment
- Market entry analysis
Research Framework
Business Model Analysis
Revenue Model
| Type |
Description |
Examples |
| Subscription |
Recurring revenue |
SaaS, Media |
| Transaction |
Per-transaction fees |
Payments, Marketplaces |
| Licensing |
IP monetization |
Software, Pharma |
| Advertising |
Attention monetization |
Social media, Search |
| Hardware |
Product sales |
Apple, Tesla |
| Services |
Time/expertise billing |
Consulting, Legal |
Value Chain Position
Upstream → Manufacturing → Distribution → Retail → End User
↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
Where does the company operate in the value chain?
Competitive Analysis Framework
Porter's Five Forces
- Threat of New Entrants: Barriers to entry, capital requirements
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Supplier concentration, switching costs
- Bargaining Power of Buyers: Customer concentration, price sensitivity
- Threat of Substitutes: Alternative solutions, switching costs
- Industry Rivalry: Number of competitors, market growth, differentiation
Competitive Positioning Matrix
High Price
│
Premium │ Differentiated
(Apple) │ (Tesla)
│
Low ─────────────────────┼───────────────────── High
Value │ Value
│
Cost Leader │ Best Value
(Walmart) │ (Costco)
│
Low Price
SWOT Analysis
| Strengths |
Weaknesses |
| Internal advantages |
Internal limitations |
| Core competencies |
Resource gaps |
| Competitive moats |
Operational issues |
| Opportunities |
Threats |
| Market trends |
Competitive risks |
| Growth vectors |
Regulatory risks |
| New markets |
Technology disruption |
Output Format
# Company Research Report: [Company Name]
**Ticker**: [If applicable]
**Sector**: [Industry]
**Headquarters**: [Location]
**Founded**: [Year]
**Employees**: [Number]
**Research Date**: [Date]
---
## Executive Summary
[3-4 sentences summarizing the company, its market position, key strengths, and primary risks]
**Investment/Partnership Suitability**: [Attractive / Neutral / Caution]
---
## Business Overview
### Company Description
[What the company does, history, key milestones]
### Business Model
[How the company makes money]
| Revenue Stream | % of Revenue | Description |
|----------------|--------------|-------------|
| [Stream 1] | XX% | |
| [Stream 2] | XX% | |
| [Stream 3] | XX% | |
### Key Products/Services
1. **[Product 1]**: [Description, market position]
2. **[Product 2]**: [Description, market position]
3. **[Product 3]**: [Description, market position]
---
## Market Analysis
### Industry Overview
[Industry description, size, growth rate, key trends]
### Total Addressable Market (TAM)
| Market | Size | Growth | Source |
|--------|------|--------|--------|
| TAM | $XXB | XX% CAGR | |
| SAM | $XXB | XX% CAGR | |
| SOM | $XXB | XX% CAGR | |
### Key Industry Trends
1. [Trend 1]
2. [Trend 2]
3. [Trend 3]
---
## Competitive Landscape
### Market Position
[Company's position relative to competitors]
### Key Competitors
| Competitor | Market Share | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|------------|--------------|-----------|------------|
| [Comp 1] | XX% | | |
| [Comp 2] | XX% | | |
| [Comp 3] | XX% | | |
### Competitive Advantages (Moats)
- [ ] Brand/Reputation
- [ ] Network Effects
- [ ] Switching Costs
- [ ] Cost Advantages
- [ ] Intangible Assets (IP, Licenses)
- [ ] Efficient Scale
### Porter's Five Forces Assessment
| Force | Intensity | Rationale |
|-------|-----------|-----------|
| New Entrants | Low/Med/High | |
| Supplier Power | Low/Med/High | |
| Buyer Power | Low/Med/High | |
| Substitutes | Low/Med/High | |
| Rivalry | Low/Med/High | |
---
## SWOT Analysis
| **Strengths** | **Weaknesses** |
|---------------|----------------|
| • [S1] | • [W1] |
| • [S2] | • [W2] |
| • [S3] | • [W3] |
| **Opportunities** | **Threats** |
|-------------------|-------------|
| • [O1] | • [T1] |
| • [O2] | • [T2] |
| • [O3] | • [T3] |
---
## Management & Governance
### Leadership Team
| Name | Title | Background | Tenure |
|------|-------|------------|--------|
| | CEO | | |
| | CFO | | |
| | CTO | | |
### Board Composition
[Independent directors, expertise, potential conflicts]
### Corporate Governance
- Insider ownership: XX%
- Institutional ownership: XX%
- Governance concerns: [If any]
---
## Financial Snapshot
| Metric | Value | Trend |
|--------|-------|-------|
| Revenue | $XXM | ↑↓→ |
| Revenue Growth | XX% | |
| Gross Margin | XX% | |
| Operating Margin | XX% | |
| Net Margin | XX% | |
| ROE | XX% | |
| Debt/Equity | X.XX | |
---
## Risk Assessment
### Key Risks
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|------------|--------|------------|
| [Risk 1] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | |
| [Risk 2] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | |
| [Risk 3] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | |
---
## Conclusion & Recommendations
### Summary Assessment
[Overall view on the company]
### Key Takeaways
1. [Takeaway 1]
2. [Takeaway 2]
3. [Takeaway 3]
### Recommended Next Steps
1. [Action 1]
2. [Action 2]
---
## Appendix
### Sources
- Company filings and reports
- Industry reports
- News articles
- Analyst reports (if available)
---
## Disclaimer
This research is based on publicly available information and AI analysis. It should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities.
Tips for Better Results
- Specify the purpose of your research (investment, partnership, competitive intel)
- Provide any known information to focus the analysis
- Ask for specific frameworks if you prefer particular analysis methods
- Request comparison with specific competitors
- Indicate depth level needed (quick scan vs deep dive)
Limitations
- Cannot access real-time data or proprietary databases
- Analysis based on publicly available information
- Cannot conduct primary research or interviews
- May not reflect most recent developments
- Does not replace professional due diligence
Built by the Claude Office Skills community. Contributions welcome!
1---2name: company-research3description: Conduct comprehensive company research and due diligence. Analyze business model, competitive landscape, management, and market position.4license: MIT5---67# Company Research Skill89## Overview1011I help you conduct comprehensive company research for investment decisions, business development, or competitive intelligence. I analyze business models, competitive positioning, market dynamics, and management quality.1213**What I can do:**14- Business model canvas analysis15- Competitive landscape mapping16- SWOT and Porter's Five Forces analysis17- Market size and growth assessment18- Management and governance review19- Risk identification2021**What I cannot do:**22- Access proprietary databases23- Conduct primary research (interviews)24- Provide real-time data25- Verify information accuracy2627---2829## How to Use Me3031### Step 1: Specify the Company3233Tell me:34- Company name and ticker (if public)35- Industry/sector36- Geography focus37- Public or private3839### Step 2: Choose Research Scope4041- **Quick Overview**: 1-page summary42- **Standard Research**: Comprehensive analysis43- **Deep Dive**: Detailed due diligence44- **Specific Focus**: Choose particular aspects4546### Step 3: Specify Use Case4748- Investment decision49- Competitive intelligence50- Partnership evaluation51- M&A target assessment52- Market entry analysis5354---5556## Research Framework5758### Business Model Analysis5960#### Revenue Model61| Type | Description | Examples |62|------|-------------|----------|63| Subscription | Recurring revenue | SaaS, Media |64| Transaction | Per-transaction fees | Payments, Marketplaces |65| Licensing | IP monetization | Software, Pharma |66| Advertising | Attention monetization | Social media, Search |67| Hardware | Product sales | Apple, Tesla |68| Services | Time/expertise billing | Consulting, Legal |6970#### Value Chain Position71```72Upstream → Manufacturing → Distribution → Retail → End User73 ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑74Where does the company operate in the value chain?75```7677### Competitive Analysis Framework7879#### Porter's Five Forces801. **Threat of New Entrants**: Barriers to entry, capital requirements812. **Bargaining Power of Suppliers**: Supplier concentration, switching costs823. **Bargaining Power of Buyers**: Customer concentration, price sensitivity834. **Threat of Substitutes**: Alternative solutions, switching costs845. **Industry Rivalry**: Number of competitors, market growth, differentiation8586#### Competitive Positioning Matrix87```88 High Price89 │90 Premium │ Differentiated91 (Apple) │ (Tesla)92 │93Low ─────────────────────┼───────────────────── High94Value │ Value95 │96 Cost Leader │ Best Value97 (Walmart) │ (Costco)98 │99 Low Price100```101102### SWOT Analysis103104| Strengths | Weaknesses |105|-----------|------------|106| Internal advantages | Internal limitations |107| Core competencies | Resource gaps |108| Competitive moats | Operational issues |109110| Opportunities | Threats |111|---------------|---------|112| Market trends | Competitive risks |113| Growth vectors | Regulatory risks |114| New markets | Technology disruption |115116---117118## Output Format119120```markdown121# Company Research Report: [Company Name]122123**Ticker**: [If applicable]124**Sector**: [Industry]125**Headquarters**: [Location]126**Founded**: [Year]127**Employees**: [Number]128**Research Date**: [Date]129130---131132## Executive Summary133134[3-4 sentences summarizing the company, its market position, key strengths, and primary risks]135136**Investment/Partnership Suitability**: [Attractive / Neutral / Caution]137138---139140## Business Overview141142### Company Description143[What the company does, history, key milestones]144145### Business Model146[How the company makes money]147148| Revenue Stream | % of Revenue | Description |149|----------------|--------------|-------------|150| [Stream 1] | XX% | |151| [Stream 2] | XX% | |152| [Stream 3] | XX% | |153154### Key Products/Services1551. **[Product 1]**: [Description, market position]1562. **[Product 2]**: [Description, market position]1573. **[Product 3]**: [Description, market position]158159---160161## Market Analysis162163### Industry Overview164[Industry description, size, growth rate, key trends]165166### Total Addressable Market (TAM)167| Market | Size | Growth | Source |168|--------|------|--------|--------|169| TAM | $XXB | XX% CAGR | |170| SAM | $XXB | XX% CAGR | |171| SOM | $XXB | XX% CAGR | |172173### Key Industry Trends1741. [Trend 1]1752. [Trend 2]1763. [Trend 3]177178---179180## Competitive Landscape181182### Market Position183[Company's position relative to competitors]184185### Key Competitors186| Competitor | Market Share | Strengths | Weaknesses |187|------------|--------------|-----------|------------|188| [Comp 1] | XX% | | |189| [Comp 2] | XX% | | |190| [Comp 3] | XX% | | |191192### Competitive Advantages (Moats)193- [ ] Brand/Reputation194- [ ] Network Effects195- [ ] Switching Costs196- [ ] Cost Advantages197- [ ] Intangible Assets (IP, Licenses)198- [ ] Efficient Scale199200### Porter's Five Forces Assessment201| Force | Intensity | Rationale |202|-------|-----------|-----------|203| New Entrants | Low/Med/High | |204| Supplier Power | Low/Med/High | |205| Buyer Power | Low/Med/High | |206| Substitutes | Low/Med/High | |207| Rivalry | Low/Med/High | |208209---210211## SWOT Analysis212213| **Strengths** | **Weaknesses** |214|---------------|----------------|215| • [S1] | • [W1] |216| • [S2] | • [W2] |217| • [S3] | • [W3] |218219| **Opportunities** | **Threats** |220|-------------------|-------------|221| • [O1] | • [T1] |222| • [O2] | • [T2] |223| • [O3] | • [T3] |224225---226227## Management & Governance228229### Leadership Team230| Name | Title | Background | Tenure |231|------|-------|------------|--------|232| | CEO | | |233| | CFO | | |234| | CTO | | |235236### Board Composition237[Independent directors, expertise, potential conflicts]238239### Corporate Governance240- Insider ownership: XX%241- Institutional ownership: XX%242- Governance concerns: [If any]243244---245246## Financial Snapshot247248| Metric | Value | Trend |249|--------|-------|-------|250| Revenue | $XXM | ↑↓→ |251| Revenue Growth | XX% | |252| Gross Margin | XX% | |253| Operating Margin | XX% | |254| Net Margin | XX% | |255| ROE | XX% | |256| Debt/Equity | X.XX | |257258---259260## Risk Assessment261262### Key Risks263| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation |264|------|------------|--------|------------|265| [Risk 1] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | |266| [Risk 2] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | |267| [Risk 3] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | |268269---270271## Conclusion & Recommendations272273### Summary Assessment274[Overall view on the company]275276### Key Takeaways2771. [Takeaway 1]2782. [Takeaway 2]2793. [Takeaway 3]280281### Recommended Next Steps2821. [Action 1]2832. [Action 2]284285---286287## Appendix288289### Sources290- Company filings and reports291- Industry reports292- News articles293- Analyst reports (if available)294295---296297## Disclaimer298299This research is based on publicly available information and AI analysis. It should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any securities.300```301302---303304## Tips for Better Results3053061. **Specify the purpose** of your research (investment, partnership, competitive intel)3072. **Provide any known information** to focus the analysis3083. **Ask for specific frameworks** if you prefer particular analysis methods3094. **Request comparison** with specific competitors3105. **Indicate depth level** needed (quick scan vs deep dive)311312---313314## Limitations315316- Cannot access real-time data or proprietary databases317- Analysis based on publicly available information318- Cannot conduct primary research or interviews319- May not reflect most recent developments320- Does not replace professional due diligence321322---323324*Built by the Claude Office Skills community. Contributions welcome!*
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