A Project Profile or Feasibility Study Report is a comprehensive document that assesses the viability and potential success of a project or business venture. It is conducted during the early stages of project planning to determine whether the project is feasible, economically viable, and technically achievable. The report is typically prepared by experts or consultants who analyze various aspects of the project, including market demand, financial projections, technical requirements, regulatory considerations, and potential risks.
Before preparing a Project Profile it is considered type of sectors of the business as different business sectors have different characteristics in terms of revenue generation, credit facilities, and repayment methods. And for their different characteristic it requires different financial models.
As per characteristics, the sectors are categorized as follows:
Manufacturing Industry: This sector involves the production of goods by transforming raw materials into finished products using mechanical, physical, or chemical processes.
Agriculture & Livestock: Businesses in this sector engage in farming, dairy, poultry, and forestry activities to produce raw materials such as crops, livestock, and timber.
Construction and Real Estate:This sector involves the construction of infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings, and other structures.
Service Industry: This sector encompasses a wide range of activities that provide services to businesses in various industries without producing tangible goods.
Hospitality and Tourism: Businesses in this sector provide services related to travel, accommodation, and leisure activities
Then, a Project Profile Format along with a Financial Model is structured and developed for better clarity and effectiveness of the Project Profile or Feasibility Study Report.
The followings are the key components and elements of a standard Project Profile Format :
A) Executive Summary:
A concise overview of the key findings and recommendations of the feasibility study. Background information on the proposed project, its objectives, and the purpose of the feasibility study.
Brief Description of the Project
Fixed cost of the Project & Means of Finance
Production Capacity, Price and Revenue Generation
Name, Location, Product/Services, Capacity
Short Financial Forecast
B) Organizational aspects:
Evaluation of legal and regulatory requirements that may impact the project, such as permits, licenses, zoning laws, and environmental regulations.
Formation of the company
Types of Industry & Nature of Business
Management of the Company
Legal and Regulatory Considerations
The inner most Goals and Objectives of the business
Company Policy & Strategy
Major Departments of the Company
Other Sister concern companies
C) Management aspects:
It involves analyzing various aspects of management, including organizational structure, processes, strategies, and resources.
Name of sponsor-Directors of the company, their background and experience.
Comment on the management and financial capabilities and track record.
Performance of other concerns, if any, where such Directors are involved.
Details of foreign collaboration, if any.
Names of Directors who will be responsible for supervising the administrative and technical aspects, both at the implementation and production stages.
D) Technical aspect :
Assessment of the technical requirements and resources needed to implement the project, including technology, infrastructure, and personnel.
Location-area of land and if development of land is required, thecost thereof
Communication facilities
Availability of utilities
Civil works – Type of building and specifications of construction, covered area, estimated cost
Plant and machinery (list of machinery to be enclosed)
Analysis of the project's financial viability, including cost estimates, revenue projections, cash flow forecasts, and return on investment (ROI).
Assumption for financial analysis
Cost of the project and means of finance
Estimate of working capital
Sales estimate
Cost of service/goods sold
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
Loan Repayment Schedule
Financial Expenses
Depreciation Calculation
Projected income statement
Cash-flow statement
Projected balance sheet
Debt-service coverage ratio
Pay-back period
Internal rate of return (IRR) and NPV
Break even analysis
Contribution to GDP Analysis
Cost-Benefit Ratio analysis
Sensitivity analysis
F) Marketing aspect:
Examination of the target market, including size, growth trends, competition, and consumer preferences.
Proposed product-mix/service to be offered
Capacity to be developed
Existing demand along with future projection
Capacity already developed
Actual capacity utilization
Demand-supply gap
Pricing of proposed product/service
If the product/service is import-substitute, duty structure of imported items
Distribution channel
G) Economic aspects :
Economic evaluation involves analyzing the net economic benefits that contibutes to the national economy.
No. of jobs created
Cost per job created
Contribution to GDP
Earning in foreign exchange or foreign exchange savings.
I) Risk analysis
Identification and assessment of potential risks and uncertainties associated with the project, as well as strategies to mitigate them
Financial Risk:
Business/Industrial Risk
Management Risk
Security Risk
Fire Hazard Risk
Relationship Risk
J) Remark & Conclusion
Summary of the key findings of the feasibility study and recommendations regarding the feasibility of the project.
K) Appendices
Supporting documents, data sources, and additional information
Once the project profiling scope was approved, we began collecting data and information from relevant sources. After gathering all relevant data, our expert analysts carefully review and analyze it. The data is refined statistically and technically as needed to ensure accuracy. The Project Profile Format is then updated and modified with the verified information, ensuring that all financial assumptions and projections comply with accounting standards. After all, the revised document will be a reliable Bankable Project Profile that aids in decision-making and strategic planning.
The Project Profile is crucial for stakeholders, investors, and decision-makers to assess a project's potential and make informed decisions. It provides insights into opportunities, challenges, and risks, helping determine project viability.