TechCo is a new company, and has been growing profits very quickly over the last 5 years, clearly investors expect that to continue. The same analysis can be done to the entire stock market. Figure 1 shows the data on a normal scale chart, Figure 2 shows the same data on a logarithmic scale, which highlights the relationship between the two more clearly. Note that all data here is adjusted for inflation. Figure 2 above shows a clear relationship between price and earnings.
Since this is a measurement of current price divided by most recent annual earnings, the calculation is subject to high volatility caused by peaks and troughs in the business cycle. The CAPE ratio is shown in Figure 3A below in dark blue, and largely follows the same trend as the current PE ratio with a lot of the volatility smoothed out.
The intention here is to have a historical period from which we can compare current data. By this valuation, the market is Strongly Overvalued see our ratings guide for more information.
Below is the same chart, showing only the data from to present, to display more recent detail. For example, this model would have shown that the early 's was severely undervalued and a great buying opportunity, and also that the late 90's were severely overvalued and a good exit spot.
However the model missed the tech crash of the early 's, where even at the lowest point of that crash the market was still overvalued according to this model. Second, take note of the dotted line in Figure 6.
Note that it over the last year or two it has risen sharply as corporate earnings have increased in line. This suggests that while the market is overvalued, real corporate earnings have been increasing steadily over time i. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products.
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