The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio compares a stock's price to its earnings per share. P/E = stock price ÷ EPS. A high P/E may mean the stock is overvalued or has strong growth expectations. Low P/E may indicate value or trouble.
Example
A $100 stock with $5 EPS has a P/E of 20.
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