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Graham's rule of thumb is a guideline for value investing. It suggests that the product of a company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and its price-to-book (P/B) ratio should not exceed 22.5. This is to ensure that the investor is not overpaying for a stock.

For example, if a company's P/E ratio is 15 and its P/B ratio is 1.5, the product of these two ratios is 22.5 (15*1.5). This means the stock is fairly priced according to Graham's rule. If the product exceeds 22.5, the stock may be overpriced, and if it's less than 22.5, the stock may be a bargain.

Remember, this is just a rule of thumb and should be used in conjunction with other financial analysis tools.

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Graham's rule of thumb is that the company's total multiplier of earnings and multiplier of book value should not exceed 22.5. The overall portfolio of stocks must have an earnings/price ratio at least as high as the current bond rate. If you find this degree of analysis difficult, avoid stock picking and invest entirely in index funds.

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The Intelligent Investor

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