overvalue

verb

over·​val·​ue ˌō-vər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü 

overvalued; overvaluing; overvalues

transitive verb

1

: to assign an excessive value to

overvalue a stock

2

: to value too highly : place too much importance on

overvalued his contribution to the group's effort

overvaluation

ˌō-vər-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 

noun

Synonyms of overvalue

• overestimate
• value
• appreciate
• overrate

Examples of overvalue in a Sentence

He overvalues the opinions of his friends.

some people overvalue material things

Recent Examples on the Web

Oracle has since declined 16% in the past month, partly out of concern the company could be overvalued . —Pia Singh, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025

The broader stock market has had a record-setting year, but that has raised worries that stocks could be overvalued. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025

The Buffett Indicator is at a record high above 217%, signaling the stock market might be strongly overvalued. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025

With stocks potentially overvalued, some investors are content to sit on the sidelines. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for overvalue

• eigenvalue
• undervalue
• value

Kids Definition

overvalue

verb

over·​val·​ue -ˈval-yü 

1

: to give an excessive value to

overvalue a stock

2

: to value too highly : place too much importance on

overvalued the opinions of others