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Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio

The P/E ratio is a stock's price divided by its earnings per share, showing how much investors pay per dollar of earnings.

A high P/E can signal that investors expect strong growth, or that a stock is overvalued; a low P/E can signal a bargain or weak prospects. It is used to compare valuations across companies.

Formula / Example

P/E ratio = share price ÷ earnings per share (EPS).

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