What is ARW's Intrinsic value?

Arrow Electronics Inc (ARW) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of August 29, 2025, Arrow Electronics Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $99.59 to $285.41 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $175.80 +38.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $118.94 -6.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $99.59 -21.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $139.26 +9.8%
Earnings Power Value $285.41 +125.1%

Is Arrow Electronics Inc (ARW) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $126.82, the stock appears to be moderately 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 Arrow Electronics Inc'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 3.9% 4.4%
Equity market risk premium 4.6% 5.6%
Adjusted beta 1 1.12
Cost of equity 8.4% 11.1%
Cost of debt 5.3% 6.0%
Tax rate 22.4% 22.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.46 0.46
After-tax WACC 7.1% 9.1%

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: 8.1% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $27,923 (FY12-2024) to $40,928 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 1% to 1%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $119 $8,769M 82.2%
10-Year Growth $176 $11,718M 69.2%
5-Year EBITDA $110 $8,303M 81.2%
10-Year EBITDA $120 $8,811M 59.0%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.8%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.5%
  • Fair value: $99.59 (-21.5% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.1% (Low) to 8.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $73 to $205
  • Selected fair value: $139.26 (9.8% 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 $1,385M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.1% - 7.1%
Enterprise Value $15,264M - $19,543M
Net Debt $2,599M
Equity Value $12,665M - $16,944M
Outstanding Shares 52M
Fair Value $244 - $327
Selected Fair Value $285.41

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $6578M
Enterprise Value $9178M
Trailing P/E 14.08
Forward P/E 16.39
Trailing EV/EBITDA 9.00
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.46

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% $52.74
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $29.74
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $19.92
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $20.89
Earnings Power Value 10% $28.54
Weighted Average 100% $151.83

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Arrow Electronics Inc's intrinsic value is $151.83, which is approximately 19.7% above the current market price of $126.82.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (1% to 1% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

Given these factors, we believe Arrow Electronics Inc is currently moderately undervalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.