The basics in picking mutual funds for new investors
On the other hand, a very high P/E ratio could mean a stock is overpriced based on future expectations. A negative or near-zero P/E usually means the company is not profitable and is reporting losses.
So, while CIBC’s P/E ratio alone doesn’t guarantee a good investment, it does point to solid earnings at a reasonable valuation.
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