undervaluation

noun

un·der·val·u·a·tion ˌən-dər-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən

: the act of undervaluing

: a value below the real worth

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Perhaps the most tangible mistake is undervaluation. —

Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for undervaluation

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 17 Nov. 2024.

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