What counts as a 'good' P/E ratio?

It depends heavily on the industry and growth expectations — mature, low-growth companies often trade at lower P/E ratios (10-15) while high-growth companies can trade at 30+ or higher.

What's the difference between trailing and forward P/E?

Trailing P/E uses the last 12 months of actual earnings; forward P/E uses analysts' projected future earnings. This calculator works with whichever EPS figure you enter.

P/E Ratio Calculator

The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share, giving a quick sense of how expensive a stock is relative to its profits. It's one of the most widely used valuation metrics in investing.

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P/E Ratio = Share Price / Earnings Per Share

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