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P/E ratio

British

abbreviation

price-earnings ratio

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Until early 2022, the company’s forward P/E ratio was above that of the broad S&P 500 index.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The information-technology sector is looking even more attractive relative to recent history: Its forward P/E ratio stood at 21.48 this week, well below the five-year average of nearly 26.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Microsoft’s forward P/E ratio currently stands at 22.1x, while Alphabet’s multiple has climbed to 26.0x, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

The S&P 500’s valuation, based on reliable, long-term measures like the Shiller P/E ratio, is already up to late-1999 levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Nvidia is now trading at a P/E ratio of 22.5, about in line with the broader market’s multiple.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

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