What is ADT.L's Intrinsic value?

Adept Technology Group PLC (ADT.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 6, 2025, Adept Technology Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $135.46 to $622.86 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $450.07 +124.5%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $187.26 -6.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $135.46 -32.4%
Earnings Power Value $622.86 +210.7%

Is Adept Technology Group PLC (ADT.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $200.50, the stock appears to be significantly undervalued.

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 Adept Technology Group 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 0.66 0.72
Cost of equity 7.9% 10.0%
Cost of debt 4.2% 9.2%
Tax rate 29.0% 39.6%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.81 0.81
After-tax WACC 5.7% 8.0%

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: 6.9% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $68 (FY03-2022) to $108 (FY03-2032)
  • Net profit margin expansion from -8% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 2% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $187 $85M 87.0%
10-Year Growth $450 $151M 76.8%
5-Year EBITDA $37 $47M 76.6%
10-Year EBITDA $169 $81M 56.5%

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: 9.0%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $135.46 (-32.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.0% (Low) to 7.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $(154) to $(405)
  • Selected fair value: $-279.93 (-239.6% 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 $13M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.0% - 5.7%
Enterprise Value $161M - $227M
Net Debt $38M
Equity Value $123M - $189M
Outstanding Shares 0M
Fair Value $491 - $754
Selected Fair Value $622.86

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $50M
Enterprise Value $88M
Trailing P/E 0.00
Forward P/E 0.00
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.20
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -100.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.81

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) 35% $135.02
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 29% $46.82
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 24% $27.09
Earnings Power Value 12% $62.29
Weighted Average 100% $319.08

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Adept Technology Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $319.08, which is approximately 59.1% above the current market price of $200.50.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (-8% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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