Delve into our global private equity operating metrics analysis that not only illuminates the fundamental levers and value drivers in private equity, but also explores a risk and return comparison between private equity and public equity.
Delve into our private equity operating metrics analysis that not only illuminates the fundamental levers and value drivers in private equity, but also explores a risk and return comparison between private equity and public equity.
Our annual analysis comparing private equity globally with public peers.
This analysis includes our observations on key metrics by which private equity managers execute their strategy.
We expect the cyclical backdrop to impact private equity and venture capital returns, ultimately influencing recently invested vintages the most. That said, we think the 2023 vintage could perform well.
Reflecting on the last ten years of analyses, we have seen the industry continue to evolve, from Private Equity 1.0 to 2.0, marked by increased sophistication in every aspect of finding, analyzing, and operating companies. With this evolution, private equity has also grown in importance and delivered strong absolute and relative returns. Our analyses have highlighted four key themes: private equity outperformed public markets, the tech sector was a clear winner, top-line growth was a driver of superior returns, and small-cap companies continue to demonstrate promise.
Our annual analysis comparing private equity globally with public peers.
This analysis includes our observations on key metrics by which private equity managers execute their strategy.
Analyzing operating metrics can provide insights into the process by which private equity managers execute their strategy. This update to our annual report includes comparisons of private equity globally (roughly 9,600 companies in total) with public peers, as well as regional comparisons for approximately 5,000 US-based companies, more than 2,400 European companies, and more than 1,600 Asian companies acquired by PE firms from 2000 through 2019.
The 2020 Under the Microscope analysis highlights US PE industry trends leading into the COVID-19 crisis. The analyses indicate that 2019 was in many ways a continuation of the cycle of elevated acquisition and leverage multiples, with PE-backed companies showing sustained revenue and EBITDA growth.