Are stocks still overvalued?
Based on the latest S&P 500 monthly data, the market is overvalued somewhere in the range of 92% to 154%, depending on the indicator, up from last month's 88% to 148%. This is the highest range we have seen since January 2022.
So relative to the long-term trend, the CAPE is "just" 46% overvalued-in contrast to 97% overvalued relative to its long-term average. That's a significant improvement, to be sure, but still leaves the market significantly overvalued right now.
In short – if a stock is overvalued, you're going to be overpaying if you decide to buy it – and that's something you always want to avoid.
The average S&P 500 stock has joined the Magnificent Seven in overvalued territory, according to Goldman Sachs Group. While this doesn't necessarily mean the rally that began in October 2022 is nearing its end, high valuations typically lead to weaker returns over the months ahead, according to Goldman's analysis.
Valuation warning
The rich valuations of the Indian markets did not reflect the true levels of overvaluation in many parts of the market. Valuations of companies in the consumption, investment and outsourcing sectors have run up sharply compared to the pre-pandemic period.
Symbol | RSI (14) | Price |
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LABP D | 95.58 | 21.49 USD |
VVPR D | 93.99 | 6.41 USD |
ALCC D | 92.61 | 12.87 USD |
ABIO D | 92.56 | 3.25 USD |
If you buy an overvalued stock, it will likely end up underperforming the market as the price eventually falls back to its real value.
Amazon's performance remains strong, with robust earnings and reasonable valuation metrics suggesting the stock is not overvalued.
Overvalued stocks are the ones that trade above their intrinsic value or their actual worth, due to which it has a great chance of experiencing a sudden sharp price fall at some point of time. The most important thing about overvalued stock calculation is the P/E ratio.
When a stock is overvalued, it presents an opportunity to go “short” by selling its shares. When a stock is undervalued, it presents an opportunity to go “long” by buying its shares. Hedge funds and accredited investors sometimes use a combination of short and long positions to play under/overvalued stocks.
Are American stocks overvalued?
Based on the latest S&P 500 monthly data, the market is overvalued somewhere in the range of 92% to 154%, depending on the indicator, up from last month's 88% to 148%. This is the highest range we have seen since January 2022.
Wall Street analysts' consensus estimates predict 3.6% earnings growth and 3.5% revenue growth for S&P 500 companies in the first quarter. Analysts project full-year S&P 500 earnings growth of 11.0% in 2024, but analysts are more optimistic about some market sectors than others.
During the three years leading up to bubble peaks, U.S. stocks have risen 100% or more. The S&P 500 is nowhere near that this time around.
- ITC Ltd. ...
- Asian Paints Ltd. ...
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ...
- Avenue Supermarts Ltd. ...
- Coal India Ltd. ...
- Varun Beverages Ltd. ...
- Eicher Motors Ltd. ...
- Bharat Electronics Ltd.
What happens when a stock is undervalued? Ideally, it's more likely to experience future growth, which could mean capital gains for investors depending on their individual cost basis (or buying price). When a reliable analyst suggests a stock may be undervalued, their opinion could be worth listening to.
An overvalued stock has a current price that is not justified by its earnings outlook, typically assessed by its P/E ratio. A company is considered overvalued if it trades at a rate that is unjustifiably and significantly in excess of its peers.
1. Berkshire Hathaway ($628,390) Berkshire Hathaway is the holding company of billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Berkshire Hathaway A shares (BRK.A) reached a high of $628,390 on March 20, 2024.1 The stock traded at $623,300 per share as of the intraday trading session on March 26, 2024.
What Is the Most Expensive Stock in the World? Berkshire Hathaway is the world's most expensive stock. One of the main reasons why the company's stock is so expensive is because it never went through a stock split.
A) Berkshire Hathaway is billionaire value investing legend Warren Buffett's multinational conglomerate holding company.
The "Buffett Indicator" compares the stock market's total value to the overall size of the economy. Buffett has warned that buying stocks at a reading near 200% is "playing with fire."
What are the most shorted stocks?
Symbol Symbol | Company Name | Float Shorted (%) |
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AIRJ AIRJ | Montana Technologies Corp. | 59.64% |
BMEA BMEA | Biomea Fusion Inc. | 40.42% |
ABR ABR | Arbor Realty Trust Inc. | 40.39% |
CUTR CUTR | Cutera Inc. | 40.38% |
One key benefit of investing in undervalued stocks is the potential for high returns. You may see substantial capital appreciation when the market eventually corrects and prices align with the stock's intrinsic value. Undervalued stocks often come with a margin of safety, reducing the downside risk for investors.
Amazon's analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy.
Still, we can use Amazon stock's present valuation to at least figure out a plausible target price. Trading at around 50 times forward-looking earnings and a little less than 3 times its trailing-12-month sales, Amazon shares could be in the ballpark of $400 apiece in 2028.
Apple's analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 28 Wall Streets Analysts.