Nvidia’s valuation metrics have contracted to their lowest point since the onset of the artificial intelligence investment cycle, even as Wall Street analysts continue to raise earnings forecasts for the chipmaker.

The stock has shed approximately 16% from its May peak, signaling a significant repricing of the company’s growth premium despite improving fundamental expectations.

The decline highlights a growing divergence between Nvidia and its industry peers.

While the broader semiconductor sector delivered its strongest quarterly performance on record, Nvidia shares failed to participate in the rally.

This decoupling suggests that investors are applying stricter valuation discipline to the AI chip leader, potentially viewing the current price level as a correction toward pre-boom norms rather than a temporary pullback.

Analysts remain bullish on the company’s financial trajectory, with many upgrading their revenue and profit projections.