Below is a chart showing global equity market valuations, as produced by Bespoke Investment Group. Canadian stocks are currently fetching a P/E of 13X, and given Canada's relatively stronger economic fundamentals, from a fiscal and banking industry standpoint, and its significant commodity complex, are relatively attractive. It is notable that Canada's P/E was around 9X back at the beginning of March, so the strong rally since has aided significant P/E multiple expansion off the lows.
Bespoke: As shown, Russia currently has the lowest P/E ratio at 6, followed by Italy (10) and France (11).Ā At 14, the US is more attractive based on its P/E ratio than most countries.Ā Taiwan has the highest P/E at 60, and the UK is surprisingly bad at 34.Ā It's valuation is worse than China's.Ā Germany also has a very high P/E ratio at 27.
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