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NewStar Financial has the Highest P/E Ratio in the Specialized Finance Industry (NEWS, MRLN, MKTX, MSCI, MCO)
[January 10, 2013]

NewStar Financial has the Highest P/E Ratio in the Specialized Finance Industry (NEWS, MRLN, MKTX, MSCI, MCO)


Jan 10, 2013 (SmarTrend(R) News Watch via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Specialized Finance 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.NewStar Financial ranks highest with a a P/E ratio of 29.12. Marlin Business Services is next with a a P/E ratio of 27.82. MarketAxess Holdings ranks third highest with a a P/E ratio of 26.51.



MSCI follows with a a P/E ratio of 20.87, and Moody's rounds out the top five with a a P/E ratio of 19.73.

SmarTrend recommended that subscribers consider buying shares of Moody's on July 10th, 2012 as our technology indicated a new Uptrend was in progress when shares hit $37.11. Since that recommendation, shares of Moody's have risen 42.3%. We continue to monitor Moody's for any potential shift so investors can protect gains and will alert SmarTrend subscribers immediately.


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