Company Research

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Conduct comprehensive company research and due diligence. Analyze business model, competitive landscape, management, and market position.

Instructions onlyBusiness & Finance Research & Analysis

AI-generated overview

Guides structured company research and due diligence, producing a report on business model, market, competition, management and risks.

What it does: This skill provides a research framework and report template for investigating a company. It walks through business model analysis, market sizing, competitive landscape mapping, SWOT and Porter's Five Forces, management and governance review, a financial snapshot, and risk assessment. The output is a structured company research report with an executive summary, tables, and recommendations, optionally rendered as documents, spreadsheets, or charts. It states it cannot access proprietary databases, conduct primary research, or provide real-time data.
When to use it: Use it when you need a structured company profile or due diligence write-up for investment decisions, competitive intelligence, partnership evaluation, M&A target assessment, or market entry analysis. It suits quick overviews through deep dives, and can be focused on specific aspects or competitors.
Requirements: Instructions only; no scripts are shipped. It references an office-mcp server with create_docx, create_xlsx, and create_chart tools for producing output files, and recommends Claude or GPT-4 class models. It relies on publicly available information supplied by the user and states it has no access to proprietary databases or real-time data.

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?

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 ─────────────────────┼───────────────────── HighValue                    │                      Value                         │    Cost Leader          │            Best Value    (Walmart)            │            (Costco)                         │                     Low Price

                     High Price                         │    Premium              │            Differentiated    (Apple)              │            (Tesla)                         │Low ─────────────────────┼───────────────────── HighValue                    │                      Value                         │    Cost Leader          │            Best Value    (Walmart)            │            (Costco)                         │                     Low Price

SWOT Analysis

Output Format

markdown

# 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/Services1. **[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 Trends1. [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 Takeaways1. [Takeaway 1]2. [Takeaway 2]3. [Takeaway 3]
### Recommended Next Steps1. [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.

# 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/Services1. **[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 Trends1. [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 Takeaways1. [Takeaway 1]2. [Takeaway 2]3. [Takeaway 3]
### Recommended Next Steps1. [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

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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

Company Research

Company Research Skill

Overview

How to Use Me

Step 1: Specify the Company

Step 2: Choose Research Scope

Step 3: Specify Use Case

Research Framework

Business Model Analysis

Revenue Model

Value Chain Position

Competitive Analysis Framework

Porter's Five Forces

Competitive Positioning Matrix

SWOT Analysis

Output Format

Tips for Better Results

Limitations

Source and attribution

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