Stocks May Not be Cheap Enough, Yet – And Here’s Why
Dec 19th, 2008 | By Keith Fitz-Gerald | Category: Financial NewsFor many investors, a low Price/Earnings (P/E) ratio is a sign of value. But don’t you bet on it – at least, not yet. According to Michael T. Darda, chief economist for MKM Partners LLC, analysts have overestimated earnings by an average of 30% to 35% in the last three recessions. For millions of investors who use low P/E ratios as a litmus test for selecting their investments, that’s going to be a rather unpleasant shock.