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Today, we'll introduce the concept of the P/E ratio for those who are learning about investing. We'll show how you can use Bang Overseas Limited's (NSE:BANG) P/E ratio to inform your assessment of the investment opportunity. Based on the last twelve months, Bang Overseas's P/E ratio is 6.1. That means that at current prices, buyers pay ₹6.1 for every ₹1 in trailing yearly profits.
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How Do You Calculate A P/E Ratio?
The formula for price to earnings is:
Price to Earnings Ratio = Share Price ÷ Earnings per Share (EPS)
Or for Bang Overseas:
P/E of 6.1 = ₹28.9 ÷ ₹4.74 (Based on the year to June 2019.)
Is A High P/E Ratio Good?
The higher the P/E ratio, the higher the price tag of a business, relative to its trailing earnings. All else being equal, it's better to pay a low price -- but as Warren Buffett said, 'It's far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.'
Does Bang Overseas Have A Relatively High Or Low P/E For Its Industry?
The P/E ratio indicates whether the market has higher or lower expectations of a company. The image below shows that Bang Overseas has a lower P/E than the average (10.3) P/E for companies in the luxury industry.
Bang Overseas's P/E tells us that market participants think it will not fare as well as its peers in the same industry. Since the market seems unimpressed with Bang Overseas, it's quite possible it could surprise on the upside. If you consider the stock interesting, further research is recommended. For example, I often monitor director buying and selling.
How Growth Rates Impact P/E Ratios
Earnings growth rates have a big influence on P/E ratios. That's because companies that grow earnings per share quickly will rapidly increase the 'E' in the equation. And in that case, the P/E ratio itself will drop rather quickly. So while a stock may look expensive based on past earnings, it could be cheap based on future earnings.
In the last year, Bang Overseas grew EPS like Taylor Swift grew her fan base back in 2010; the 165% gain was both fast and well deserved. And earnings per share have improved by 78% annually, over the last three years. So you might say it really deserves to have an above-average P/E ratio.
A Limitation: P/E Ratios Ignore Debt and Cash In The Bank
The 'Price' in P/E reflects the market capitalization of the company. In other words, it does not consider any debt or cash that the company may have on the balance sheet. Hypothetically, a company could reduce its future P/E ratio by spending its cash (or taking on debt) to achieve higher earnings.