No. If it is a ratio (as it is) then it has no units: it is a pure number.
5% expressed as a ratio = 1/20
Numbers that can be expressed as a ratio are called rational numbers.
Fractions
Certainly. Every fraction is a ratio.
It is a ratio of two or more numbers, at least one of which is expressed in decimal form and none is expressed as a rational fraction.
As of 4-27-07, Costco's PE ratio is 23.75.
pe's ratio is excess:size reduction i think it stands for PHYSICAL EDUCATION which means physical= move education = learning
5% expressed as a ratio = 1/20
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The semiconductor industry is divided into many different sectors. The PE ratio varies as far as trailing and foreword are concerned. However, the semiconductor industry toggles between 42 and 45 PE ratio, which is significantly stablein comparison.
A negative PE ratio is generally not considered good for a company because it indicates that the company is not currently profitable.
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The three factors that determine a company's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio are the company's stock price, its earnings per share (EPS), and investor sentiment towards the company's future growth prospects. A high PE ratio suggests that investors are willing to pay more for the company's earnings, while a low PE ratio indicates that the company may be undervalued.
Numbers that can be expressed as a ratio are called rational numbers.
The average PE ratio for companies in the SP 500 index is around 25. This ratio is a measure of a company's stock price relative to its earnings per share.
Fractions
Certainly. Every fraction is a ratio.