The relationship between earnings per share to price ratio (E / P) and future earnings growth

In this research, the relationship between earnings to stock per price ratio (E / P ratio) with sales future growth and stocks systematic risk in listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange is investigated. The purpose of the research is to determine whether investors are paying attention to the quality of information presented (earnings per share), and reflects this on corporate future sales growth and the systematic risk of stocks. It also examines whether there is a meaningful relationship between E / P ratio and future sales growth. The sample of this research includes 146 listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange during the period of 2011-2016. The linear regression model was used to test the hypotheses. The research findings show that there is a negative relationship between earnings per share (E / P) and future sales growth. In fact, companies that have a higher profit / share / E / P ratio have lower sales growth. Also, the results of the research show that there is a reverse relationship between profit to share price (E / P) and systematic risk (β). In fact, in companies with an E / P ratio, the systematic risk (β) was lower. Other research findings show that there is a positive relationship between earnings per share (EPS) and future sales growth. The results also indicate an inverse relationship between earnings per share (EPS) and systematic risk (β).