What is ALGIL.PA's Intrinsic value?

Groupe Guillin SA (ALGIL.PA) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 18, 2025, Groupe Guillin SA's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $40.52 to $143.22 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $51.12 +71.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $48.83 +63.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $40.84 +36.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $40.52 +35.7%
Earnings Power Value $143.22 +379.8%

Is Groupe Guillin SA (ALGIL.PA) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $29.85, 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 Groupe Guillin SA'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 3.0% 3.5%
Equity market risk premium 5.8% 6.8%
Adjusted beta 0.75 0.8
Cost of equity 7.3% 9.5%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 25.4% 25.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.25 0.25
After-tax WACC 6.6% 8.3%

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: 7.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $885 (FY12-2023) to $1,061 (FY12-2033)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 9% to 8%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 5% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $49 $960M 73.0%
10-Year Growth $51 $1,003M 52.5%
5-Year EBITDA $38 $753M 65.5%
10-Year EBITDA $44 $867M 45.0%

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: 29.5%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $40.84 (36.8% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.5% (Low) to 7.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $28 to $53
  • Selected fair value: $40.52 (35.7% 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 $199M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.3% - 6.6%
Enterprise Value $2,399M - $3,020M
Net Debt $55M
Equity Value $2,344M - $2,964M
Outstanding Shares 19M
Fair Value $126 - $160
Selected Fair Value $143.22

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $553M
Enterprise Value $609M
Trailing P/E 7.95
Forward P/E 7.68
Trailing EV/EBITDA 4.85
Current Dividend Yield 369.81%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 7.47%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.25

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% $15.34
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $12.21
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $8.17
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $6.08
Earnings Power Value 10% $14.32
Weighted Average 100% $56.11

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Groupe Guillin SA's weighted average intrinsic value is $56.11, which is approximately 88.0% above the current market price of $29.85.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (9% to 8% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.25)
  • Historical dividend growth of 7.47%

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