Too embarrassed to ask: what is a p/e ratio?

Find out how to use the price/earnings ratio (p/e ratio for short) – a useful starting place for investors looking to value a company.

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If you are considering investing a company's shares, then one of the first things you'll want to know is: does the price I'm paying represent good value?

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