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American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America;F1

American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America;F1 P/E Ratio

American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America;F1 (ASBFX) has a P/E ratio of 8.71, below the sector sector average of 24.62.

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P/E Ratio

8.71

P/E Ratio

8.71

The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.

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American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America;F1 (ASBFX) FAQ

The latest P/E ratio for ASBFX is 8.71. That is below the sector sector average of 24.62. Investors often review this figure alongside American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America;F1's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Against its sector companies, ASBFX currently prints 8.71 for P/E ratio, while the sector average sits near 24.62. That is roughly 64.6% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America;F1's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A P/E ratio of 8.71 for American Funds Short-Term Bond Fund of America;F1 is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (24.62) and with ASBFX's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.

After noting ASBFX's P/E ratio (8.71), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.