Accounting Glossary

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E)

Definition

A valuation ratio comparing a company's share price to its earnings per share. Widely used by investors to assess whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued relative to earnings.

Formula

P/E Ratio = Market Price Per Share ÷ Earnings Per Share

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