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Earnings Yield Calculator

Earnings yield (EPS ÷ price) — the inverse of the P/E ratio — to compare stocks with bond yields.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Earnings yield

6%

P/E ratio
16.67
Step-by-stepShow
  1. Earnings yield = 5.4 ÷ 90 × 100 = 6%

About the Earnings Yield Calculator

Earnings yield (EPS ÷ price) — the inverse of the P/E ratio — to compare stocks with bond yields.

Also known as: e/p ratio, earnings yield.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter earnings per share, share price.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Open “Step-by-step” to see how the answer was worked out.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

Earnings yield = Earnings per share ÷ Share price × 100

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Earnings per share = 5.4
  • Share price = 90

the calculator returns:

  • Earnings yield: 6%
  • P/E ratio: 16.67

Working

  1. Earnings yield = 5.4 ÷ 90 × 100 = 6%