Graded Discussion Week 5

Please note  that if you edit your initial response (Original Post), you will not  get  credit for the Original Post. The discussions are set up as “Must  post first”.

EVALUATION OF P/E RATIO

Step 1: Read the articles. These articles contain examples  of evaluating P/E ratio. You will be using these examples to answer the  questions listed at the bottom of the topic description.

1)      Does Chicago Rivet & Machine Cos (CVR) PE Ratio Signal A Buying Opportunity?  by Kelly Murphy, Simply – Wall St. October 5, 2017

2)      Is Cynergistek Incs (CTEK) PE Ratio A Signal To Buy For Investors? by Mary Ramos Simply, Wall St. October 5, 2017

3)      Does Katana Capital Limiteds (ASX:KAT) PE Ratio Signal A Selling Opportunity? by Kyle Sanford , Simply Wall St. October 5, 2017

You must use the company assigned for you for the project.

Your assignment:

Please also note that your answers should be written in your own words. Dont use quotes from the articles.  

You  are expected to make your own contribution in a main topic as well as  respond with value added comments to at least two of your classmates as  well as to your instructor.

For this question we will be using P/E ratio.

To find a company’s P/E ratio, use , enter the desired stock symbol to get to the company’s front page.  The P/E ratio is listed on the company’s front page.

Compare  the P/E ratio of your company with the industry average or with major  competitors. Is there a difference between these numbers? Is the stock  overvalued, undervalued, or properly valued? Why?  In accordance with  your findings, is it reasonable to buy the stock? Please explain your answers.

Reflection the students also should include a paragraph in the initial response  in their own words reflecting on specifically what they learned from  the assignment and how they think they could apply what they learned in  the workplace.