Take SAB.
Per LSE. (Last available and latest published results)
Earnings =157,35 pence p.share (financial year ended 31/3/2013)
Price = 3460p (29/3/2013)
PE = 22
LSE Now.
Earnings = 157,35 pps (as above because latest)
Price = 3272 pps (i.e. lower than then)
PE = 20,79In SA.
Price = 524.00 (Was lower @485.00 on 31/3/2013 as opposed to LSE price on 31/3/13 which was higher).
But our PE here in SA = ±30 All due to exchange rate weakening, which caused an increase in stock price.
So, I reckon that those analysts who harp on the terrible overvaluation of such stocks may be somewhat misled