yardstick

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It produces a result that is nearly a full percentage point lower than the Fed’s currently preferred yardstick.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Book value, or shareholder equity, has been a good yardstick for Berkshire stock during Buffett’s tenure.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The result may not be the yardstick for England.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

One common yardstick is the PEG ratio, which divides a company’s price/earnings multiple by its expected earnings growth rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

At dinner Cecil led us to the best yardstick, and mice stood on their spools for a better look at us.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck