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Five situations. Four out of five is a pass. A miss explains the reason. No account needed to answer.

Situation 1

The lesson’s dated Apple illustration is $333 ÷ about $9.50 = about 35×. What does 35× mean here?

Situation 2

Nike at about $37, divided by $2.10 of diluted earnings for the year ended 31 May 2026, is closest to which multiple?

Situation 3

The share price rises while the earnings per share in the equation stay the same. What happens to P/E?

Situation 4

You decide Apple is an excellent business. What still has to be asked before it is an attractive investment?

Situation 5

Nike’s lesson multiple is lower than Apple’s illustration. What can you conclude from that fact alone?

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