By expressing the target's line-item data as a percentage of sales, it is possible to compare the target company with other companies' line item data expressed in terms of sales to highlight significant differences.

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Expressing line-item data as a percentage of sales allows for easy comparison of a company's performance to industry benchmarks and competitors, as it provides a common denominator for comparison.

By Expressing the Target's Line-Item Data as a Percentage of Sales