Valuation Glossary
Definitions, formulas and assumptions for valuation methods used across AInvestor.
Valuation Methods
Valuation Multiples
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Industry Average P/E
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Enterprise Value (EV)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Gordon Growth (Terminal Growth)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Profitability & Performance
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
ROIC (Return on Invested Capital)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Free Cash Flow (FCF)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Free Cash Flow Yield (FCF yield)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
EBITD (EBITDA/Adjusted EBITD)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Risk & Cost of Capital
Beta (Market Risk Sensitivity)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Capital Expenditures (CapEx)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Market Capitalization (Market Cap)
Open definition, formula, assumptions and notes.
Industry Intelligence & Sector Analysis
Comprehensive macro analysis of all 11 GICS sectors including tailwinds, headwinds, bubble risks, and 2026 outlook.
GICS Sectors
Information Technology
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Financials
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Energy
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Healthcare
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Industrials
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Materials
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Utilities
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Consumer Discretionary
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Consumer Staples
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Communication Services
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Real Estate
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