📈 Buffett Indicator

Market Cap to GDP Ratio - Gauge the overall market valuation to make informed investment decisions.

Current Ratio

122.98%

Significantly Overvalued
Total Market Cap

5.35 Trillion

Total Market Cap

Estimated GDP

4.35 Trillion

Estimated GDP

Valuation Zones Reference
Undervalued
Fair Value
Overvalued
Extremely High
< 60% 75% 100% > 115%
Historical Trend

Understanding the Buffett Indicator

Warren Buffett famously described this ratio as "probably the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment." It helps investors understand whether the stock market is overvalued or undervalued relative to the country's economic output.

The Formula
Ratio = (Total Market Cap ÷ Estimated GDP) × 100

Both values must be in the same currency and denomination (e.g., Trillions) for an accurate percentage.

Why it Matters?
  • Macro-Level View: It compares the value of all publicly traded stocks to the real economic output of the country.
  • Bubble Detection: When the ratio crosses historical averages, it often signals a market bubble vulnerable to correction.
  • Smart Allocation: Helps positional traders decide whether to deploy heavy capital or hold cash.

Historical Data Records

Below is the yearly breakdown of India's Market Cap, GDP, and the resulting Buffett Ratio.

Date Market Cap (Trillion) GDP (Trillion) Buffett Ratio
08 Aug 2026 5.35 4.35 122.98%
31 Mar 2025 5.10 4.00 127.50%
31 Mar 2024 4.60 3.75 122.66%
31 Mar 2023 3.60 3.55 101.40%
31 Mar 2022 3.30 3.38 97.63%
31 Mar 2021 3.40 3.15 107.93%
31 Mar 2020 1.30 2.66 48.87%
31 Mar 2019 2.15 2.83 75.97%
31 Mar 2018 2.10 2.70 77.77%
31 Mar 2017 2.30 2.65 86.79%