On a relative basis, I have only one stock that has underperformed the S.& P. 500, Dupont Photomasks.
But the earnings have closed the gap to the stock price so that, on a relative basis, it's trading at one of its cheapest levels historically.
On a relative basis, large-capitalization stocks are also beginning to shine — another sign that the rally may be maturing.
"It comes down to what looks good on a relative basis.
On a relative basis, they have become considered overvalued," Mr. Nabi said.
The conventional fund-management business, on the other hand, measures its performance on a relative basis.
On a relative basis to the market, that's not a bad outcome.
On a relative basis, the longer-lived trusts could hold the most appeal, said Mr. Bradshaw of Rauscher Pierce.
These Defendants assert that Southern Peru and Minera are similar companies and were properly valued on a relative basis.
I have preferred to buy New York State school district debt, which on a relative basis offers more value right now.
He contended that "on a relative basis to investment banks and hedge funds, private equity may be in a better place" because of its long-term focus.
