Finally, I set the valuation limits at a maximum price-to-book ratio of 4.0 and a maximum price-earnings ratio of 25.0.

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Massachusetts seems set to pass a ratio maximum, with Illinois and another dozen states right behind.

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An EU 7% capital ratio maximum would also in theory prevent the chancellor imposing a 10% minimum on British retail banks, which has been recommended by the Independent Commission on Banking and has been broadly endorsed by Mr Osborne.

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The inquiry heard that in second gear, in low ratio, the maximum speed was 18.2mph, but 39.7mph in high setting.

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For example, the Fed could pop housing bubbles by imposing a maximum loan-to-value ratio for mortgages.

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Insurance rates will vary only by geography, smoking status, and a maximum of a 1 to 3 ratio between the youngest and oldest policy holders.

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The previous maximum loan-to-value ratio of 125% has been eliminated.

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After a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, preforeclosure sale, or short sale, there is a mandatory waiting period of two years for a loan with an 80% maximum LTV (loan-to-value ratio), or four years for a loan with a 90% LTV.

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The O'Shaughnessy strategy likes that Hasbro's earnings per share have increased in each of the past five years, its price-to-sales ratio of 1.44 is below the 1.5 maximum allowed, and its relative strength is strong at 84.

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The law sets out the maximum number of children each adult is allowed to care for - the adult: child ratio.

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