What is ATIC.ST's Intrinsic value?

Actic Group AB (ATIC.ST) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 14, 2025, Actic Group AB's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $5.54 to $223.57 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $25.90 +19.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $19.59 -9.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $5.54 -74.4%
Earnings Power Value $223.57 +935.0%

Is Actic Group AB (ATIC.ST) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $21.60, 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 Actic Group AB'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 2.5% 3.0%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.59 0.77
Cost of equity 5.5% 8.2%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 1.9% 8.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 1.8 1.8
After-tax WACC 5.1% 5.9%

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: 5.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $694 (FY12-2024) to $1,016 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from -1% to -1%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 4% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $20 $1,268M 84.0%
10-Year Growth $26 $1,411M 71.9%
5-Year EBITDA $(1,234) $671M 69.7%
10-Year EBITDA $0 $829M 52.2%

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: 6.9%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $-6.88 (-131.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.2% (Low) to 5.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $2 to $9
  • Selected fair value: $5.54 (-74.4% 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 $324M
Discount Rate (WACC) 5.9% - 5.1%
Enterprise Value $5,498M - $6,322M
Net Debt $822M
Equity Value $4,676M - $5,500M
Outstanding Shares 23M
Fair Value $205 - $242
Selected Fair Value $223.57

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $492M
Enterprise Value $1313M
Trailing P/E 88.79
Forward P/E 88.79
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.50
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.80

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) 37% $7.77
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 31% $4.90
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 19% $0.83
Earnings Power Value 12% $22.36
Weighted Average 100% $44.82

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Actic Group AB's weighted average intrinsic value is $44.82, which is approximately 107.5% above the current market price of $21.60.

Key investment considerations:

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

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