The Stock Hop
Stock
Price
Current stock price
EPS
Earning per share estimate for 2006
Dividend Yield
%
As a percent
5-year EPS Growth
%
Average annual growth, as a percent, for the past five years. If you prefer, put in your own assumption for the next five years
10-year EPS Growth
%
Average annual growth, as a percent, for the past ten years or your assumption for the next ten
Two Highest P/Es
It's not necessary but if you can, put in the two highest price/earnings ratios from the past, preferably not from consecutive years
Two Lowest P/Es
If you can, put in the two lowest price/earnings ratios, again better if not from consecutive years
These figures are available from many sources, including the
Value Line Investment Survey
(by subscription online or free of charge at most libraries)