S&P 500 Valuation vs. History

S&P 500 Valuation vs. History Compared to historical standards, most S&P 500 sector P/E valuations are elevated, raising concerns about potential market overvaluation. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Valuation – Shiller P/E Ratio at the Start of Presidency

S&P 500 Valuation – Shiller’s Cyclically-Adjusted Price-To-Earnings (CAPE) Ratio With the Shiller P/E ratio indicating an unusually high valuation for the U.S. stock market compared to the start of previous presidential terms, investors may need to moderate their expectations for future returns. Image: The Wall Street Journal

S&P 500 Valuation – Real Market Capitalization to Real GDP Ratio

S&P 500 Valuation – Real Market Capitalization to Real GDP Ratio The inflation-adjusted market capitalization to GDP ratio is a valuable tool to evaluate the U.S. stock market’s valuation. The high current ratio implies a potential overvaluation. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Valuation Matrix (12-Month Forward EPS and P/E Multiple)

S&P 500 Valuation Matrix (12-Month Forward EPS and P/E Multiple) According to Morgan Stanley, U.S. equity market gains in 2024 may stall due to high forward multiples and ambitious earnings forecasts for the next 12 months. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

S&P 500 Valuation Multiples

S&P 500 Valuation Multiples S&P 500 valuation multiples remain stretched and well above averages. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Estimated S&P 500 Valuation Depending on Election Outcome

Estimated S&P 500 Valuation Depending on Election Outcome According to Goldman Sachs, a Democratic sweep could lift the S&P 500 Index to 3400 in the near-term, and to 3800 in mid-2021. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Valuation Dispersion on Forward P/E

S&P 500 Valuation Dispersion on Forward P/E When valuation dispersion was this high, value stocks tended to outperform growth stocks. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy