The Buffett Indicator: Total Stock Market Capitalization to GDP Ratio
Warren Buffett's Signature Valuation Benchmark: Aggregate US Equity Value as a Percentage of US Gross Domestic Product (1990–2026)
Current Buffett Ratio
209.4%
Total Market Cap / US GDP
Total US Market Cap
$62.4T
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US Nominal GDP
$29.8T
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Historical Average
122.5%
+2.27 Standard Deviations
Total US equity market capitalization currently stands at $62.4 Trillion against a nominal US GDP of $29.8 Trillion, yielding a Buffett ratio of 209.4%. Warren Buffett famously described this metric in 2001 as 'probably the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment.' Historically, readings above 150% represent significant equity multiple extension.
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Pre-rendered empirical time-series data table for search engine verification and cycle benchmarking.
| Historical Benchmark | Total Market Cap | Nominal GDP | Buffett Ratio | Valuation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Baseline | $3.2T | $5.8T | 55.2% | Modestly Undervalued |
| March 2000 (Dot-Com Peak) | $15.1T | $10.2T | 148.0% | Substantial Overvaluation |
| October 2002 (Tech Crash Low) | $8.2T | $11.0T | 74.5% | Fair Value / Attractive |
| March 2009 (GFC Bottom) | $8.4T | $14.4T | 58.3% | Significantly Undervalued |
| December 2021 (Stimulus High) | $52.8T | $24.3T | 217.3% | All-Time Extreme High |
| October 2022 (Bear Market Low) | $38.5T | $25.7T | 149.8% | Correction to Trend |
| September 2026 (Current Live) | $62.4T | $29.8T | 209.4% | Significantly Overvalued |