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

• overestimate
• overrate

Examples of overvalue in a Sentence

He overvalues the opinions of his friends.

some people overvalue material things

Recent Examples on the Web

To be sure, Coin stock does look a bit overvalued at the moment. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Data from the International Monetary Fund showed the dollar was 105% overvalued on a purchasing power basis last year, topping previous peaks in 1985 and 2002, Sterling wrote in a recent research note. —Greg McKenna, Fortune, 24 June 2025

Chanos sees a tracker fund in a tuxedo dressed up, overvalued, and divorced from fundamentals. —Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025

The price-to-earnings ratio is a standard way to gauge whether a stock is undervalued, fairly valued, or overvalued when compared to historical performance, industry peers, growth rate, or the broader market. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 June 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