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price earnings multiple

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price-earnings ratio

[prahys-ur-ningz]
–noun
the current price of a share of common stock divided by earnings per share over a 12-month period, often used in stock evaluation. Abbreviation: p/e
Also called price-earnings multiple.


Origin:
1960–65
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