Earnings Yield

Valuation

Definition

The inverse of the P/E ratio, calculated as earnings per share divided by stock price, expressed as a percentage to compare stock returns with bond yields and assess relative value across asset classes.

Key Points

  • Inverse of P/E ratio (EPS/Price)
  • Higher yield indicates cheaper valuation
  • Comparable to bond yields for asset allocation

Examples

Stock with P/E of 10 has 10% earnings yield
Earnings yield above bond yields suggests value