What is AMSC.OL's Intrinsic value?

American Shipping Company ASA (AMSC.OL) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 22, 2025, American Shipping Company ASA's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $38.46 to $969.10 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $42.75 +2800.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $38.46 +2509.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $777.90 +52674.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $969.10 +65646.3%
Earnings Power Value $171.19 +11513.8%

Is American Shipping Company ASA (AMSC.OL) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $1.47, 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 American Shipping Company ASA'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 3.3% 3.8%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 1.12 1.37
Cost of equity 9.1% 12.7%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 22.0% 22.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 1 1
After-tax WACC 6.5% 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: 7.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $94 (FY12-2022) to $75 (FY12-2032)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 20% to 20%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $4 $360M 71.7%
10-Year Growth $4 $389M 51.4%
5-Year EBITDA $3 $284M 64.2%
10-Year EBITDA $3 $332M 43.2%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 10.9%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $777.90 (52674.7% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 12.7% (Low) to 9.1% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $63 to $128
  • Selected fair value: $969.10 (65646.3% 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 $90M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.5% - 5.4%
Enterprise Value $864M - $1,665M
Net Debt $97M
Equity Value $767M - $1,568M
Outstanding Shares 72M
Fair Value $11 - $22
Selected Fair Value $171.19

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $106M
Enterprise Value $-1640M
Trailing P/E 0.01
Forward P/E 0.01
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.40
Current Dividend Yield 438.86%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -10.09%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.91

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% $12.83
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $9.61
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $155.58
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $145.37
Earnings Power Value 10% $17.12
Weighted Average 100% $340.50

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, American Shipping Company ASA's weighted average intrinsic value is $340.50, which is approximately 23000.6% above the current market price of $1.47.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (20% to 20% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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