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The Definitive Guide: How to Value a Stock

Learn the primary metrics investors use to value a stock.

By Robin Hartill, CFP – Updated Aug 31, 2024 at 6:26PM

Key Points

  • Understanding P/E ratios is crucial for assessing stock value.
  • Investors use P/E and PEG ratios to compare stocks in similar industries.
  • Consider factors that aren't easily quantified, like a company's economic moat and its relative cost advantages.
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