overcapitalize

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ capitalize.

Verb

overcapitalize (third-person singular simple present overcapitalizes, present participle overcapitalizing, simple past and past participle overcapitalized)

1. (transitive) to estimate the value of a company, stock etc too highly
2. (transitive) to capitalize a business beyond a sustainable level

Antonyms

• undercapitalize

Related terms

• overcapitalization

Translations

to value too highly

capitalize beyond sustainability

• French: surcapitaliser (fr)