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Collection Agencies Industry Research

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Overview:
The report on the Collection Agencies Industry gives information on the current state and trends across the U.S. Market research statistics show growth and changes affecting companies in the industry.

This industry consists of companies that are collecting payments for claims and remitting payments collected to their clients.


Market Size - Collection Agencies

The five year growth rate for the Collection Agencies industry is: x%

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Total Firms
Total Locations
(Headquarters and Branches)
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Source: Analysis of US Census data
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Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) - Collection Agencies

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
 
Source: Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis - Collection Agencies

Ratios allow you to compare how a business is performing against its peers in the Collection Agencies industry.

Liquidity Ratios - Collection Agencies IndustryIndustry Average
Liquidity Ratios measure how liquid a business is. Bankers and suppliers may use these to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
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Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.
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Efficiency Ratios - Collection Agencies IndustryIndustry Average
Efficiency Ratios measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low compared to the industry average, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
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Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover Ratio, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover Ratio
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Inventory Turnover Ratio
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
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Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio
Generally, a higher ratio is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.
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Source: Analysis of IRS tax returns




Distribution of Employees by State

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Note: Round numbers are estimates. Precise numbers are actuals.
Source: US Census


Salary Information for Employees Working in Collection Agencies

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median)Upper Quartile
Management occupations4%$57,020 $83,310$122,080
Chief executives0%$106,900 $0$0
General and operations managers2%$57,660 $83,320$124,620
Sales and related occupations26%$17,300 $21,000$28,400
Telemarketers19%$16,770 $19,640$24,010
Office and administrative support occupations57%$20,290 $24,770$31,470
Bill and account collectors13%$22,020 $26,820$32,820
Customer service representatives19%$19,180 $22,910$28,190
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Collection Agencies market size


Government Contracts Related to Collection Agencies

In 2008, the federal government spent a total of $11,554,239 on Collection Agencies. It has awarded 64 contracts to 18 companies, with an average value of $641,902 per company.   


Related Companies

CompanyAddressKey Contact
ALLIANCE ONE717 Constitution Dr Ste 202, Exton, PA 19340 Alice E Farnschlader
CONVERGENT RESOURCES, INC.6 Concourse Pkwy Ne Ste 2920, Atlanta, GA 30330 Kathleen C. Borsh
EFE CORPORATION2211 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240 Mark Jengroff
COLLECTO, INCORPORATED700 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 20611 John F. Burns Jr.
ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE, INC.3353 Orange Ave Ne, Roanoke, VA 24010 Chris Hanson
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGEMENT, INC.155 Midatlantic Parkway, Thorofare, NJ 8086. Christine Adair
ASSET MANAGEMENT OUTSOURCING, INC.1825 Barrett Lakes Blvd Nw Ste 250, Kennesaw, GA 30140 Scott J. Tsanos
AHC-THE HEALTHCARE RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.6 Concourse Pkwy Ne Ste 2920, Atlanta, GA 30330 Kathleen C. Borsh
ENHANCED RECOVERY CORPORATION8014 Bayberry Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32260 Kirk Moquin
AMERICAN RECOVERY SYSTEMS, INC1699 Wall St Ste 300, Mount Prospect, IL 60060 Robert J. Koncel


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