undervaluation

noun

un·​der·​val·​u·​a·​tion ˌən-dər-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce undervaluation (audio)
1
: the act of undervaluing
2
: a value below the real worth

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These challenges can lead to long sales cycles and procurement barriers, regulatory risks and in some cases even the undervaluation of water as a resource. Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The primary driver of HPE’s undervaluation appears to be poor execution and a loss of credibility with the market. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025 Yet, the stock trades at only 6x forward earnings, indicating possible undervaluation. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 OpenText's valuation is notably low, with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.38, suggesting potential undervaluation compared to industry peers. Gurufocus, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undervaluation

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First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of undervaluation was in 1629

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“Undervaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undervaluation. Accessed 8 May. 2025.

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