PE-ratio

P/E is a way to compare different stocks

- spec:Though this number loses its effectiveness across varying industries. The more dissimilar (in terms of growth) industries are, the less P/E ratio will even matter.
  • P/E (TTM) - a measure of the company's performance over the last (trailing) 12-months
  • When companies plow investment back into the company, the foregone dividend is a sign that the company is confident in future returns. In other words, this is a sign of growth.
    • This action by the company results in a higher P/E ratio

Cape ratio

The Cape ratio is an alternative to PE ratio, the factors in swings in the economy over a long period of time. Tries to abstract the sharp turns in a business from the equation, which is oversimplified in the PE ratio. OK Precio gives a good indication of long-term growth, but it’s useless when assessing on the short term