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Understanding Your Reports in Benchmark

Updated over 9 months ago

Overview

Benchmark by AMS offers several types of reports to help you analyze your organization's performance and compare it with industry peers. Each report type serves different analytical needs and audiences.

Available Reports

Dashboard

Quick, high-level summary of key metrics designed for:

  • Board presentations

  • Executive summaries

  • Quick performance checks

  • Historical trend analysis

Lines charts show your organization's performance alongside group and cohort trends.

Executive Metrics Report

Bar charts comparing your organization against peer medians across critical operational areas:

  • Revenue metrics

  • Cost structure

  • Utilization

  • Personnel metrics

  • Programming metrics

Perfect for strategic planning and performance analysis.

Operating Results Reports

Detailed operational analysis across 12 key areas:

  1. Operations and Total Revenue

  2. Expense Distribution

  3. Occupancy Cost

  4. Earned Revenue

  5. Contributed Revenue

  6. Retail Net Revenue

  7. Theater Utilization

  8. Ticket Sales Channel Distribution

  9. Audience by Genre

  10. Endowment

  11. Personnel Cost

  12. Staffing Headcount

Ideal for department heads and detailed operational analysis.

Financial Health Report

Comprehensive analysis of financial ratios organized by category:

  • Resource Sufficiency and Flexibility

  • Debt Management

  • Financial Asset Performance

  • Operating Results

  • Composite Financial Index (CFI)

Essential for financial planning and board reporting.

Navigation & Access

  • Access reports through the left sidebar navigation

  • Switch between fiscal years using the year selector

  • Toggle between different views using chart controls

  • Export capabilities available for most reports

Tips for Using Reports

  1. Start with the Dashboard for a high-level overview

  2. Use Executive Metrics for peer comparisons

  3. Dive into Operating Results for detailed analysis

  4. Monitor Financial Health for long-term planning

Next Steps

Need help interpreting your reports? Contact our support team.

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