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Relatively High P/E Ratio Detected in Shares of National CineMedia in the Advertising Industry (NCMI, ARB, OMC, IPG, FMCN)
[February 12, 2013]

Relatively High P/E Ratio Detected in Shares of National CineMedia in the Advertising Industry (NCMI, ARB, OMC, IPG, FMCN)


Feb 12, 2013 (SmarTrend(R) News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Advertising industry with the highest price to earnings (P/E) ratios. P/E is an important valuation tool when comparing companies in the same industry. A higher P/E ratio means that investors are paying more for each unit of net income, so the stock is more expensive compared to one with a lower P/E ratio.National CineMedia ranks highest with a a P/E ratio of 25.62. Following is Arbitron with a a P/E ratio of 21.36. Omnicom Group ranks third highest with a a P/E ratio of 16.09.



Interpublic Group of Cos follows with a a P/E ratio of 15.78, and Focus Media Holding rounds out the top five with a a P/E ratio of 14.46.

SmarTrend recommended that subscribers consider buying shares of Interpublic Group of Cos on December 12th, 2012 as our technology indicated a new Uptrend was in progress when shares hit $10.98. Since that recommendation, shares of Interpublic Group of Cos have risen 10.8%. We continue to monitor Interpublic Group of Cos for any potential shift so investors can protect gains and will alert SmarTrend subscribers immediately.


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