The table below displays the total market cap-to-GNI (GDP) ratios for the world’s largest economies. This ratio, also known as the Buffett Indicator, can be used to assess a country’s stock market valuation by comparing its current level to historical averages, providing possible insight into potential future returns. As of […]
Emerging Markets Equity Valuations
The table below presents the current and historical equity market valuations for selected emerging markets. As of January 1, 2026, the trailing Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index stands at 16.98, while the forward P/E ratio is 13.44. Emerging markets have experienced a significant increase in valuations […]
Dividend Yields by Sector/Industry (U.S. Large Cap)
The table below lists the current and historical dividend yields by Sector, calculated using the 500 largest public U.S. companies. At the moment, the Energy and Real Estate sectors are providing the best yield for investors. However, using the dividend yield to compare the valuations different sectors is difficult as […]
Total Market Value of the U.S. Stock Market
As of January 1, 2026, the total market capitalization of the U.S. stock market stands at $69.0 trillion ($68,963,152.8 million). U.S. stocks added almost $7 trillion in market value throughout 2025. The total market cap represents the combined market cap of all U.S.-based public companies listed on the New York […]
Global Dividend Yields by Country
The table below presents historical dividend yields for the world’s largest economies. When assessing whether a country’s stock market may be undervalued, its current dividend yield should not be directly compared to those of other nations. Instead, dividend yield serves as a more effective valuation indicator when measured against the […]
France CAC 40 Stock Market P/E Ratio & Earnings
The table below presents the current & historical price-earnings (P/E) ratios of the France equity market, calculated using the CAC 40 equity index. The trailing P/E of the index is currently 17.79 and the forward P/E is 15.20 (January 1st, 2026). French companies experienced a swift rebound in profitability during […]
Price-Earnings (P/E) Ratio & Earnings by Sector/Industry (U.S. Large Cap)
The table below displays the current and historical trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios by sector, based on the 500 largest publicly traded U.S. companies. As of January 1, 2026, the Information Technology (P/E 39.91), Real Estate (P/E 38.41) and Consumer Discretionary (P/E 30.97) sectors are trading at the highest multiples, indicating […]
KOSPI Index (South Korea) P/E Ratio & Earnings Growth
As of January 1, 2026, the Korean KOSPI index has a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.06 and a forward P/E ratio of 10.43. These ratios are based on the KOSPI index, which serves as the benchmark equity index for the Korean stock market. The year 2023 was difficult for […]
U.S. Growth & Value Stocks P/E Ratios & Earnings Growth
As of January 1, 2026, growth stocks have a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 39.32 and a forward P/E of 29.15. In contrast, value stocks have a trailing P/E of 22.12 and a forward P/E of 17.73. These multiples are based on the Russell 1000 Growth and Russell 1000 Value […]
FTSE 100 Index Sector Weightings
The table below provides a breakdown of the sector weightings within the FTSE 100 index, widely recognized as the benchmark index for the United Kingdom’s stock market. As of January 1st, 2026, the Financials sector holds the largest share, accounting for 26.15% of the total index composition. This is followed […]