Sector Overview
OfficialFreeGenerate detailed industry and sector landscape reports.
Free · Opens the source repo
What Sector Overview does
The Sector Overview skill provides a structured approach to creating comprehensive reports on various industries and sectors. It guides users through a systematic process that begins with defining the scope of the report, including the specific sector, purpose, depth, angle, and universe of companies to be analyzed. This ensures that the final output is tailored to the user's needs, whether it's for client requests, internal research, or thematic exploration.
The skill outlines a detailed workflow that includes a market overview, competitive landscape analysis, valuation context, and investment implications. Users will gather essential data such as market size, growth rates, key trends, company profiles, and valuation metrics. This information is crucial for understanding market dynamics and competitive positioning, making it particularly useful for analysts, consultants, and business strategists.
Additionally, the skill emphasizes the importance of sourcing data accurately and distinguishing between realistic market potential and exaggerated claims. It also highlights the need for visual aids, such as charts and graphs, to support the findings in the report. By following the outlined steps, users can produce high-quality reports that are both informative and actionable, making it an invaluable tool for anyone involved in market research or strategic planning.
This skill is ideal for professionals in finance, consulting, and business development who require in-depth insights into specific sectors. By using the Sector Overview skill, users can enhance their understanding of industry landscapes and make informed decisions based on comprehensive data analysis.
When to use it
Use this skill when you need to produce detailed reports on industry landscapes for client presentations, internal strategy meetings, or thematic research.
When not to use it
Avoid this skill if your focus is on high-frequency trading or real-time market analysis, as it is designed for comprehensive, static reports rather than dynamic data.
What you can build with it
Client Sector Report
Generate a tailored sector report for a client looking to understand market dynamics and competitive positioning.
Internal Research Document
Create an in-depth internal research document to support strategic planning and decision-making within your organization.
Thematic Research Piece
Develop a thematic research piece that explores key trends and investment implications in a specific industry.
How to install Sector Overview
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add anthropics/financial-services/sector-overview --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
Anthropic's agentic coding CLI, and the reference implementation of Agent Skills. Drop a skill folder into ~/.claude/skills and Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches the skill's description. Claude Code docs
Inside SKILL.md
Written by anthropicsSector Overview
Workflow
Step 1: Define Scope
- Sector / subsector: What industry and how narrowly defined?
- Purpose: Client report, internal research, pitch material, idea generation
- Depth: High-level overview (5-10 pages) or deep dive (20-30 pages)
- Angle: Neutral landscape vs. thematic thesis (e.g., "AI infrastructure buildout")
- Universe: Public companies only, or include private?
Step 2: Market Overview
Market Size & Growth
- Total addressable market (TAM) with source
- Historical growth rate (5-year CAGR)
- Forecast growth rate and key assumptions
- Market segmentation (by product, geography, end market, customer type)
Industry Structure
- Fragmented vs. consolidated — top 5 market share
- Value chain map — where does value accrue?
- Business model types (subscription, transaction, licensing, services)
- Barriers to entry (capital, regulatory, technical, network effects)
Key Trends & Drivers
- Secular tailwinds (3-5 major trends)
- Headwinds and risks
- Technology disruption vectors
- Regulatory developments
- M&A activity and consolidation trends
Step 3: Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles (for top 5-10 players):
| Company | Revenue | Growth | EBITDA Margin | Market Share | Key Differentiator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For each company, brief profile:
- Business description (2-3 sentences)
- Strategic positioning and moat
- Recent developments (earnings, M&A, product launches)
- Valuation snapshot (P/E, EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue)
Competitive Dynamics
- How do companies compete? (price, product, service, distribution)
- Who is gaining/losing share and why?
- Disruption risk from new entrants or adjacent players
Step 4: Valuation Context
- Sector trading multiples (current and historical range)
- Premium/discount drivers (growth, margins, market position)
- Recent M&A transaction multiples
- How does the sector compare to the broader market?
Step 5: Investment Implications
- Where are the best risk/reward opportunities?
- What thematic bets can be expressed through this sector?
- Key debates in the sector (bull vs. bear arguments)
- Catalysts that could change the sector narrative
Step 6: Output
- Word document or PowerPoint with:
- Market overview and sizing
- Competitive landscape map
- Company comparison table
- Valuation summary
- Key charts: market growth, share trends, valuation history
- Excel appendix with detailed company data
Important Notes
- Source all market size data — cite the research firm or methodology
- Distinguish between TAM hype and realistic addressable market
- Sector overviews age fast — note the date and flag data that may be stale
- Charts are essential — market size waterfall, competitive positioning matrix, valuation scatter plot
- If for a client, tailor the "so what" to their specific situation (M&A target identification, competitive positioning, market entry)
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