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

Examples of undervaluation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each time, the markets fell into the same trap: the chronic undervaluation of high-potential pipeline drugs, which investors had little visibility into, understanding of, or patience for. Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024 My sentiment is supported by exceptional quality recognition from leading industry analysts, a potentially significant undervaluation, and high future fundamental growth forecasts. Gurufocus, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 The company's revenue growth far surpassing peers, coupled with low price-earnings ratio and price-to-FCF ratios, indicates a significant undervaluation despite slower future growth estimates. Gurufocus, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Members wouldn’t be wrong to consider a buy somewhere in between $470 to $480 as weakness from here would result in undervaluation versus the five-year average. Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undervaluation 

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Word History

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 31 Oct. 2024.

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