Is iShares MSCI World ETF undervalued?

iShares MSCI World ETF Valuation Overview

Last updated: 01 May 2026

iShares MSCI World ETF is an exchange-traded fund providing exposure to Technology, Communication Services, Consumer Cyclical. Top holdings include NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, GOOGL.

Current Valuation

iShares MSCI World ETF

Ticker: URTH
Fair Value 1.1% UNDERVALUED
Timing Signal OVERHEATED
Risk Level MODERATE
Confidence HIGH

The iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) is currently assessed as being slightly undervalued by about 1.1%. This means that, based on its current price, it could be a good deal compared to its expected value. However, the market is showing signs of being overheated, which suggests that prices might be rising too quickly.

Analysis date: 01 May 2026
Indicators only. No investment advice.

Quick overview

The iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) is currently assessed as being slightly undervalued by about 1.1%. This means that, based on its current price, it could be a good deal compared to its expected value. However, the market is showing signs of being overheated, which suggests that prices might be rising too quickly.

What moved the ETF last month?

  • The technology sector, which makes up over 23% of the ETF, saw strong performance, driven by major companies like NVIDIA and Apple.
  • NVIDIA, Apple, and Microsoft are among the top holdings, together accounting for about 14% of the ETF. Their price movements significantly impact the overall value.
  • The overall market has been reacting to rising interest rates, which can affect borrowing costs and consumer spending.
  • Strong earnings growth from key companies in the ETF has boosted investor confidence.
  • The ETF's moderate risk level indicates a balanced approach, appealing to investors looking for stability.
  • In short: The combination of strong tech performance and market dynamics has kept this ETF in focus.

Why is the ETF valued this way today?

  • The ETF is slightly undervalued, meaning its current price is lower than what analysts believe it should be, which can be seen as a buying opportunity.
  • The companies within the ETF are highly profitable, with an average profit margin of nearly 28%. This means they keep a significant portion of their sales as profit.
  • The return on equity

Key Metrics

Valuation

Trailing P/E 43.8x
Forward P/E 26.3x
Price/Book 16.8x

Quality

ROE 52.0%
Profit Margin 27.9%

Growth

Revenue Growth 25.1%
Earnings Growth 37.6%

Factor Scores

Value Score -0.32
Quality Score +0.37
Growth Score +0.18

Top Holdings Impact

Ticker Name Weight P/E Score
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation 5.9% 40.6x +12.6%
AAPL Apple Inc. 4.6% 34.3x +1.9%
MSFT Microsoft Corporation 3.5% 24.3x +1.3%
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc. 2.9% 31.7x -4.1%
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. 2.4% 29.3x -0.3%

Valuation History

Coming soon

Line chart: Fair value curve and current valuation curve

Table: Monthly valuation history (fair value %, timing, risk, confidence)