That would just about equal the current earnings from all of the company's mines.

Per share, current earnings should be up to 25%.

It sells for 45 times current earnings, more than twice the market multiple.

Even so, the stock still trades at 61 times current earnings, nobody's idea of a discount.

That would match his current earnings at American, including overtime.

Sure, Microsoft's stock price always seemed expensive relative to its current earnings.

The company said the restatement would not affect current or future earnings.

Then he checks for strong growth by demanding current earnings that are higher than those of the previous year.

He is not sure that companies can match even the current earnings growth forecasts.

Finally, they make sure the stocks have not yet moved up in price, considering their current earnings and expected growth.