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Price-earnings ratio (P/E)

The ratio of the price of a share to its earnings. The current P/E of a company can be compared with the past or with the ratios of competitors.

Used for 2 purposes:

  • To evaluate the company - whether it is under - or overvalued.
  • To assess the potential for growth - the higher the indicators, the higher the potential.

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Risk warning: Trading on financial markets carries risks. The value of the investments can both increase and decrease and the investors may lose all their investment capital. In case of a leveraged product, the loss may be more than the initial capital invested. Detailed information on risks associated with trading on financial markets can be found in General Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Investment Services.