Relative valuation—using simple metrics to compare a firm’s value to its peers—is a cornerstone of financial decision-making. If a company earns $2 billion in profit, and if similar firms trade at 15 ...

General Mills shares have underperformed the S&P 500 since the publication of my prior piece. The company recently cut guidance as it intends to increase investments in the near term in hopes of ...

When choosing an investment, there are many ways to evaluate assets. Some investors use relative value, which compares potential investments. It includes measures such as liquidity, risk, and return.

The Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund has been upgraded to a relative buy due to its solid historical performance and corrected sector valuations. Despite higher interest rates potentially impacting ...

Two camps traditionally exist when it comes to stock valuation: intrinsic vs. relative. Intrinsic valuation involves cash flow projections, estimated growth rates, and present value discounting.

The price-earnings (P/E) ratio, or earnings multiple, is one of the most popular measures of company value. It is computed by dividing the current stock price by earnings per share (EPS) for the most ...

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is included among the 12 Best Stocks to Buy for the Long Term. On January 28, BofA lifted its price target on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to $135 from $129 ...