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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Just days after our previous analyses highlighted the company's apparent undervaluation following its restructuring, its defiant stance has now triggered fresh investor concerns, validating the regulatory risks associated with biotech stocks. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Moreover, much like Starboard, Maffei is an economic animal who prioritizes stockholder return and is likely aligned with Starboard in recognizing the company’s current undervaluation and value accretive opportunities. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 July 2025 Market watchers attribute Europe’s rally to a cocktail of recovering growth, undervaluation, and capital rotating out of U.S. stocks earlier in the year as confidence in American assets gets increasingly tested. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 July 2025 The Miami-Dade County appraiser’s office lists the market value of the property at over $6 million, although that may be a significant undervaluation. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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