as in valued
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalued
It is used to determine if a stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to peers, industries, or even historical performance.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Some, such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, reject the notion that their companies are overvalued.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, investors in private credit have been demanding their money back amid concerns that lenders overvalued loans tied to risky companies — many of which are software firms whose businesses may be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, tech is now about as cheap as consumer staples, suggesting the growth names are not nearly as overvalued as investors feared.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Kaegi initially overvalued similar properties in Chicago the next year, but appeals brought them closer to their true sale price.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
By any measurement, homes are steeply overvalued.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Many asset classes are overvalued.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many financial experts believe that the stock market now is overvalued, and some warn that in 2026 popular indexes such as the S&P 500 may fall in value, or in any case not continue the growth of 2025.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Some, such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, reject the notion that their companies are overvalued.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, investors in private credit have been demanding their money back amid concerns that lenders overvalued loans tied to risky companies — many of which are software firms whose businesses may be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, tech is now about as cheap as consumer staples, suggesting the growth names are not nearly as overvalued as investors feared.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Kaegi initially overvalued similar properties in Chicago the next year, but appeals brought them closer to their true sale price.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
By any measurement, homes are steeply overvalued.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Many asset classes are overvalued.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many financial experts believe that the stock market now is overvalued, and some warn that in 2026 popular indexes such as the S&P 500 may fall in value, or in any case not continue the growth of 2025.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalued
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Stephanie Christian said choosing to cut this program signaled to the state’s education workforce that teachers are not valued.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Politicians in Massachusetts are prohibited from accepting gifts valued at $50 or more given to influence their official actions or because of their official position.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The distress the Sussexes caused the Queen in the last years of her life cannot be overestimated.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vendors don’t typically overspend on travel expenses because, in most cases, those costs are overestimated to prevent such a scenario, Carpenter said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Knueppel appreciated the sentiment, but not the timing.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Cora appreciated the shortstop’s desire to play through it.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Critics on social media starting suggesting that maybe Messi’s 2026 team was overrated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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The schematic advantage might also be overrated.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Overvalued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalued. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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