Investment Metrics

Gross Income Multiplier (GIM)
The Gross Income Multiplier (GIM) is a metric used in real estate to evaluate the relative value of an income-generating property. It is calculated by dividing the property's sale price by its gross annual rental income.
Price-Dividend Ratio (P/D Ratio)
The Price-Dividend Ratio (P/D Ratio) is a financial metric used to determine the relative valuation of a company's stock by comparing its current share price to the dividends it pays to shareholders.
Price-Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio)
An essential metric in fundamental analysis, the Price-Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio) compares a company's current share price to its per-share earnings, helping investors determine whether a stock is under or overvalued.
Return on Investment (ROI)
Return on Investment (ROI) measures the profitability of an investment, calculated as the net profit from an investment divided by the original cost of the investment, usually expressed as a percentage.

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