Investing in Stocks
What is the PER (price-earnings ratio)?
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The PER is the share price divided by earnings per share (EPS), showing how many times its per-share earnings a stock is trading at.
If a company's PER is higher than its own historical trend or than that of other companies with similar earnings structures, its share price is sometimes judged to be highly valued relative to its earnings. However, interpretation can vary depending on the industry, growth prospects, one-off gains or losses and other factors.
This answer is general financial information as of 14-10-2026, not investment advice. Rules and tax rates change, so please also check the latest guidance from the source institution.
