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What does P/E tell you?
Price-to-earnings divides market value by net income. One-off gains, peak-cycle earnings or losses can make the ratio misleading or meaningless.
Accounting for debt
EV/EBITDA includes debt when comparing companies with different capital structures. Capital expenditure, working capital and cash conversion still require separate review.
Cheap is not a thesis
A low multiple may reflect weak growth, high risk or poor returns on capital. Peer selection, accounting period and normalized earnings assumptions should be explicit.
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