Shiller PE Ratio (CAPE Ratio) - Current Data and Historical Context for S&P 500
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Summary
The article presents the current Shiller PE Ratio (CAPE Ratio) for the S&P 500, which stands at 42.08 as of May 12. It provides historical context including the mean (17.36), median (16.07), minimum (4.78 in Dec 1920), and maximum (44.19 in Dec 1999). The data is sourced from Robert Shiller's book "Irrational Exuberance" and tracks the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio based on average inflation-adjusted earnings from the previous 10 years.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCurrent Shiller PE Ratio: 42.08
Price earnings ratio is based on average inflation-adjusted earnings from the previous 10 years, known as the Cyclically Adjusted PE Ratio (CAPE Ratio), Shiller PE Ratio, or PE 10
Data courtesy of Robert Shiller from his book, Irrational Exuberance
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