overcapitalise

• Ein Unternehmen oder Projekt mit zu viel Kapital ausstatten oder Vermögenswerten bzw. einem Unternehmen einen überhöhten Wert zuschreiben.

A verb meaning to invest too much capital in a business or project, or to assign an excessively high value to an asset or company.

1. Overestimate capital valueC1formalbusiness

   To estimate the capital value of a company at an unreasonably or unlawfully high level.

   Kapitalwert überbewerten

   • The auditors warned that the firm had been overcapitalised in the last report.
   • Overcapitalising a startup can lead to unrealistic investor expectations.
   • The company was fined for overcapitalising its assets.

   Synonymeoverestimateoverrateovervalue

2. Overestimate market valueC1formalbusiness

   To overestimate the market value of something, such as property or assets.

   Marktwert überbewerten

   • The real estate agent overcapitalised the house, making it hard to sell.
   • Investors often overcapitalise stocks during a market bubble.
   • They overcapitalised the antique collection, leading to a loss at auction.

   Synonymeoverestimateoverrateovervalue

3. Invest excessivelyC1formalbusiness

   To invest more capital into a business than its profit-making prospects warrant.

   Überkapitalisieren

   • The restaurant was overcapitalised and struggled to break even.
   • Small businesses often overcapitalise by buying too much equipment upfront.
   • Overcapitalising can lead to financial strain and reduced returns.