What is ABDP.L's Intrinsic value?

Ab Dynamics PLC (ABDP.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 22, 2025, Ab Dynamics PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $697.10 to $1742.00 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $1742.00 -6.1%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $1284.10 -30.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $1102.26 -40.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $697.10 -62.4%
Earnings Power Value $792.30 -57.3%

Is Ab Dynamics PLC (ABDP.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $1855.00, the stock appears to be significantly overvalued.

Understanding Intrinsic Value

Intrinsic value represents the "true" worth of a company based on its fundamentals rather than market sentiment. We've employed multiple methodologies to triangulate Ab Dynamics PLC's intrinsic value, including:

  1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Values the company based on projected future cash flows
  2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM): Values the company based on expected future dividend payments
  3. Earnings Power Value (EPV): Values the company based on its current earnings power, assuming no growth

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

The cost of capital is a critical factor in valuation models, representing the required return for investors.

WACC Component Low High
Long-term bond rate 4.0% 4.5%
Equity market risk premium 6.0% 7.0%
Adjusted beta 0.78 0.89
Cost of equity 8.6% 11.2%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 14.9% 19.4%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.01 0.01
After-tax WACC 8.6% 11.1%

Valuation Methods

1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation

Our DCF model projects cash flows over 5-year and 10-year horizons, with the following key assumptions:

  • Forecast Period: 5-year DCF and 10-year DCF
  • Terminal Growth Rate: 0.0% (range: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Discount Rate: 9.9% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $111 (FY08-2024) to $250 (FY08-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 9% to 17%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 7% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $1,284 $265M 78.8%
10-Year Growth $1,742 $369M 62.7%
5-Year EBITDA $2,020 $433M 87.0%
10-Year EBITDA $2,464 $534M 74.2%

2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM)

The DDM values a company based on its expected future dividend payments. We used two approaches:

Multi-Stage DDM:

  • Current payout ratio: 16.3%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.9%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.5%
  • Fair value: $1102.26 (-40.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.2% (Low) to 8.6% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $376 to $1,018
  • Selected fair value: $697.10 (-62.4% from current price)

3. Earnings Power Value (EPV)

EPV assesses a company's value based on its current normalized earnings power, assuming no growth.

EPV Component Value
Normalized Earnings $15M
Discount Rate (WACC) 11.1% - 8.6%
Enterprise Value $134M - $173M
Net Debt $(27)M
Equity Value $161M - $200M
Outstanding Shares 0M
Fair Value $706 - $879
Selected Fair Value $792.30

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $422M
Enterprise Value $395M
Trailing P/E 39.73
Forward P/E 32.92
Trailing EV/EBITDA 15.30
Current Dividend Yield 40.69%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 25.08%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.01

Investment Decision Framework

To determine the most reliable intrinsic value estimate, we weigh each valuation method based on:

  1. Forecast Certainty: DCF methods rely on long-term projections, while earnings power value focuses on current normalized earnings
  2. Business Model Alignment: Dividend models are more appropriate for mature companies with established dividend policies
  3. Historical Accuracy: How well each method has predicted fair value historically

Valuation Weight Matrix

Valuation Method Weight Weighted Value
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) 30% $522.60
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $321.02
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $220.45
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $104.57
Earnings Power Value 10% $79.23
Weighted Average 100% $1247.87

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Ab Dynamics PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $1247.87, which is approximately 32.7% below the current market price of $1855.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (9% to 17% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.01)
  • Historical dividend growth of 25.08%

Given these factors, we believe Ab Dynamics PLC is currently significantly overvalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.