An industry which is sensitive to business cycles and whose performance is tied...

A fundamental analysis term for an industry that is sensitive to the business cycle and price changes. Most cyclical industries produce durable goods such as raw materials and heavy equipment.

An industry, such as automobiles, whose performance is closely tied to the condition of the general economy. The company (and their stock) do well during good economic times, and not as well during poor economic times. Back to Menu

An industry whose performance is closely tied to the overall economy and thus highly sensitive to business cycles. Examples are autos, chemicals, construction, paper, steel and heavy equipment.

An industry whose success is closely linked to the rise and fall of the general economy (The auto industry is a cyclical industry.)