5 Most Overvalued Companies According to the Media

2. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is included in our list of the 11 most overvalued companies according to the media.

Regarding a mesothelioma case, where a woman allegedly died from ‌cancer caused by the company’s talc products, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) faced a setback on March 16, 2026. That day, a California judge upheld $16 million in compensatory damages for causation. At the same time, the judge overturned a $950 million punitive damages award against the company.

An important factor in removing the punitive portion of the ruling was the court’s decision not to penalize Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) because there was insufficient evidence that the company behaved with malice or attempted to knowingly conceal risks.

However, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) continues to be exposed to litigation. In this scenario, over 67,000 plaintiffs have claimed to have contracted cancer from using talc-based products, though only a few of these claims are for mesothelioma.

Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) stated that it would appeal the court’s ruling on causation and compensatory damages.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) manufactures and markets healthcare products within the Innovative Medicine and MedTech sectors, emphasizing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and surgical solutions, with its worldwide headquarters located in New Jersey.