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What Kinds of Valuation Metrics Work in Which Sectors?

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In deciding how to sector allocate, the appropriate valuation metric to use may depend on the sector. Using P/E ratios with long trailing earnings works best for sectors with stable earnings, and P/E ratios with short trailing earnings are more appropriate for sectors with more volatile earnings. The sector allocation model described in this paper, based solely on valuation, has average excess returns of 9% over five years.

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