Enterprise Value vs. P/E Ratio
Basis | Enterprise Value | P/E Ratio |
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Definition | Reflects the total value of a company, considering both equity and debt components | Compares a company’s stock price to its earnings per share |
Focus | Provides a broader assessment of a company’s valuation, considering its entire capital structure | Focuses solely on the relationship between stock price and earnings |
Calculation | Calculated by adding market capitalization, total debt, and subtracting cash/cash equivalents | Calculated by dividing the stock price by earnings per share |
Scope | Offers a more comprehensive measure of a company’s total value, accounting for both equity and debt | Provides a simple metric for assessing a company’s valuation based on earnings |
Industry Comparison | Useful for comparing companies across different industries and financial structures | Commonly used for comparing valuation relative to earnings within the same industry |
Limitations | Requires a deep understanding of financial concepts and complex calculations | May not account for a company’s debt levels or capital structure |
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