overvalue
verb
over·val·ue
ˌō-vər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü 
overvalued; overvaluing; overvalues
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
Examples of overvalue in a Sentence
He overvalues the opinions of his friends.
some people overvalue material things
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Homeowners can sometimes use sales that signal lower valuations to challenge their tax assessments, arguing that their property is overvalued relative to recent market activity.
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William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Despite the immense growth opportunity, the shares are extremely overvalued at a forward PE of 76.8 and compared to their intrinsic value.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
By sales and profit multiples, TSLA stock remains significantly overvalued relative to the broader market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Especially in those markets that became unbearably overvalued over the past few years, prices are now softening and even declining, giving buyers more options and negotiating power even as affordability remains a significant obstacle to homeownership.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Despite the immense growth opportunity, the shares are extremely overvalued at a forward PE of 76.8 and compared to their intrinsic value.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
By sales and profit multiples, TSLA stock remains significantly overvalued relative to the broader market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Especially in those markets that became unbearably overvalued over the past few years, prices are now softening and even declining, giving buyers more options and negotiating power even as affordability remains a significant obstacle to homeownership.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overvalue
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overvalue. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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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
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