A & P
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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But Buffett’s firm, with its $358 billion cash pile, is well capitalized even for a P & C firm, with investments equal to 1.1 times tangible equity compared with an industry average of 2.8, according to UBS research.
While some stocks may look expensive on a P/E basis alone, factoring in future earnings growth can show that they are actually trading at a discount relative to their potential.
From MarketWatch
About half of the gain came from a P/E multiple expansion, while the other half came from earnings growth.
From Barron's
This arrangement allows students at the top of the curve to distinguish themselves, while not disadvantaging the majority of those who earn a “P.”
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven exchange-traded fund, for example, is valued at 32 times earnings forecasts for next year while the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF trades at a P/E of 34.
From Barron's
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