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The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is a key metric used in stock valuation. How is it calculated?

Practice question from NISM XV Mock Test 7 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Earnings per share (EPS) × Current price of stock

  2. B

    Earnings per share (EPS) / Current price of stock

  3. Current price of stock / Earnings per share (EPS)

    Correct answer

  4. D

    Current price of stock × Earnings per share (EPS)

Why this is the answer

P/E = Market Price / EPS, showing what investors pay per unit of earnings. Other options misrepresent the formula.

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