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How to calculate Price-to-earnings (P/E)

The Price-to-earnings (P/E) formula, with plain worked examples you can check yourself.

Price-to-earnings (P/E) = Price ÷ EPS

The result is a number in ×.

Worked examples

Price = 100 · EPS = 4Price-to-earnings (P/E) = 25×
Price = 75 · EPS = 5Price-to-earnings (P/E) = 15×
Price = 60 · EPS = 4Price-to-earnings (P/E) = 15×

How to use it

  1. Write down the values for each letter in the formula.
  2. Do the brackets first, then divide or multiply.
  3. Check the units before you compare results.
  4. Compare the answer with last period or with a competitor to see if it is good or bad.

This formula belongs to Investing & Returns.

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