as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
Citi downgrades Southwest to sell from neutral Citi says the airline stock is overvalued right now.
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition, as far as value investing goes, the stock appears to be egregiously overvalued, trading at an EV-to-revenues ratio of 455 and a price-to-sales ratio of 242 at the time of analysis.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The stock’s brief fall into correction territory this month marked some profit-taking but also flashed a possible warning sign that the chipmaker is overvalued.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Just before the infamous AOL-Time Warner merger was announced in 2000, Fortune published an EVA analysis showing (correctly) that AOL stock was impossibly overvalued.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition, as far as value investing goes, the stock appears to be egregiously overvalued, trading at an EV-to-revenues ratio of 455 and a price-to-sales ratio of 242 at the time of analysis.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The stock’s brief fall into correction territory this month marked some profit-taking but also flashed a possible warning sign that the chipmaker is overvalued.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Just before the infamous AOL-Time Warner merger was announced in 2000, Fortune published an EVA analysis showing (correctly) that AOL stock was impossibly overvalued.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has had an impact on astronomy since its launch on Christmas Day 2021 that cannot be overestimated.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Biases in climate models go in both directions: Some overestimate risk from various factors, and others underestimate it.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Times are changing but what Chaska has always valued is its history and the preservation of and celebration of that history.—
Bob Roepke,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Best for coffee or espresso lovers who value quality and consistency and don’t mind ordering pods online.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
6 Feb. 2025
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So, what does the three-time MVP appreciate in an athlete?—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film’s title itself is a bold declaration designed to deter the wrong audience while attracting those who appreciate its message.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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As the Cavaliers failed to meet expectations in the regular season last year, there was some question as to whether Mobley’s potential had been overrated coming into and during his rookie year.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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On-air remarks by a commentator working for the host broadcaster about Djokovic being overrated and a has-been caused a stir during Week 1 of the Australian Open.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalue. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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