Formatting financial statements in commn size can eliminate inherent bias' that usually occurs whenever analyzing companies of differing sizes. Common size also allows for the analysis of a company over various time periods rapidly, e.g. revealing what percentage of sales is cost of goods sold and how that value has changed over time.
RPM International Inc, https://www.rpminc.com/, SIC Code: 2952, ASPHALT FELTS AND COATINGS
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