What is AM.PA's Intrinsic value?

Dassault Aviation SA (AM.PA) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of August 2, 2025, Dassault Aviation SA's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $90.03 to $199.44 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $135.18 -49.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $147.45 -45.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $199.44 -26.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $197.96 -26.7%
Earnings Power Value $90.03 -66.7%

Is Dassault Aviation SA (AM.PA) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $270.00, 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 Dassault Aviation 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 0.78 0.82
Cost of equity 7.5% 9.6%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 16.9% 17.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.01 0.01
After-tax WACC 7.5% 9.5%

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: 8.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $6,240 (FY12-2024) to $8,564 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 15% to 15%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 5% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $147 $9,435M 81.5%
10-Year Growth $135 $8,473M 59.9%
5-Year EBITDA $173 $11,477M 84.8%
10-Year EBITDA $165 $10,809M 68.5%

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: 47.2%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.6%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.5%
  • Fair value: $199.44 (-26.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.6% (Low) to 7.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $98 to $298
  • Selected fair value: $197.96 (-26.7% 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 $414M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.5% - 7.5%
Enterprise Value $4,333M - $5,533M
Net Debt $(2,125)M
Equity Value $6,458M - $7,658M
Outstanding Shares 78M
Fair Value $82 - $98
Selected Fair Value $90.03

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $21168M
Enterprise Value $19043M
Trailing P/E 27.07
Forward P/E 21.97
Trailing EV/EBITDA 10.70
Current Dividend Yield 174.42%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 9.70%
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% $40.55
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $36.86
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $39.89
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $29.69
Earnings Power Value 10% $9.00
Weighted Average 100% $156.00

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Dassault Aviation SA's intrinsic value is $156.00, which is approximately 42.2% below the current market price of $270.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (15% to 15% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.01)
  • Historical dividend growth of 9.70%

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