Price of stocks: how the market stands today
Data as of Oct 27, 2026
Poor
Its indicators
| Indicator | Value | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| CAPE | 40.58 | Poor |
| P/E (12-month earnings) | 25.96 | Fair |
| Extra return versus bonds | +0.8 % | Poor |
| Dividend yield | +1.1 % | Informative |
| S&P 500 earnings (y/y) | +32.7 % | Informative |
| Corporate profits (y/y) | +26.6 % | Good |
Last month
| Date | Colour |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Poor |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Poor |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Poor |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Poor |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Poor |
What it is
Whether US stocks are expensive or cheap relative to their earnings and to bonds.
How to read it
The theme’s colour sums up its indicators against their last 10 years. It describes the present and anticipates nothing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Price of stocks?
Whether US stocks are expensive or cheap relative to their earnings and to bonds.
Does it predict the stock market?
No. It describes where things stand today against their history, with no forecasts or recommendations.
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