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Glossary

Forward P/E Ratio

Also: Fwd P/E

Important — standard screening

What it measures

Same as P/E but using expected future earnings. Lower than trailing = market expects earnings to grow.

Formula

Market Cap / Next-Year Est. Net Income

Benchmark

Usually < trailing P/E if growth expected

Related metrics

Source

Damodaran, Investment Valuation (2012), ch. 18

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