What is ADE.DE's Intrinsic value?

Bitcoin Group SE (ADE.DE) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 31, 2025, Bitcoin Group SE's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $8.47 to $56.92 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $56.92 +31.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $28.77 -33.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $24.91 -42.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $8.47 -80.4%
Earnings Power Value $25.72 -40.5%

Is Bitcoin Group SE (ADE.DE) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $43.20, 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 Bitcoin Group SE'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 2.8% 3.3%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.38 0.48
Cost of equity 4.7% 6.7%
Cost of debt 7.0% 8.2%
Tax rate 31.2% 33.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0 0
After-tax WACC 4.7% 6.7%

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: 5.7% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $8 (FY12-2023) to $91 (FY12-2033)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 25% to 15%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $29 $134M 90.1%
10-Year Growth $57 $275M 84.3%
5-Year EBITDA $11 $48M 72.4%
10-Year EBITDA $24 $110M 60.7%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 5.7%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $24.91 (-42.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 6.7% (Low) to 4.7% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $2 to $15
  • Selected fair value: $8.47 (-80.4% 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 $7M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.7% - 4.7%
Enterprise Value $98M - $140M
Net Debt $(9)M
Equity Value $108M - $150M
Outstanding Shares 5M
Fair Value $22 - $30
Selected Fair Value $25.72

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $216M
Enterprise Value $207M
Trailing P/E 359.85
Forward P/E 114.08
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.00
Current Dividend Yield 45.05%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.00

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% $17.08
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $7.19
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $4.98
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $1.27
Earnings Power Value 10% $2.57
Weighted Average 100% $33.09

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Bitcoin Group SE's weighted average intrinsic value is $33.09, which is approximately 23.4% below the current market price of $43.20.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (25% to 15% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.00)

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