Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio

The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio is a widely used financial metric that measures a company’s current share price relative to its earnings per share (EPS), calculated by dividing the market price per share by the EPS. Investors use the P/E ratio to assess the relative value of a stock, compare it to peers or to the company's historical average, and gauge whether a stock may be overvalued, undervalued, or fairly priced. A high P/E can indicate market expectations for future growth, while a low P/E may suggest that the stock is undervalued or the company is experiencing challenges. P/E ratios can be trailing (using past earnings) or forward (using expected earnings), and are most insightful when compared across similar companies or sectors.