Guidance
BusinessManagement’s forward-looking expectations for future performance.
Why it matters: Compare the drivers and prior accuracy, not only whether guidance beat consensus.
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P/E ratio
ValuationPrice per share divided by earnings per share.
Why it matters: It reflects expectations but can mislead when earnings are cyclical, negative, or unusually adjusted.