What is AVEN.ST's Intrinsic value?

Avensia AB (AVEN.ST) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 26, 2025, Avensia AB's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $9.21 to $17.44 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $17.44 +44.2%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $14.10 +16.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $9.21 -23.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $13.17 +8.8%
Earnings Power Value $12.86 +6.2%

Is Avensia AB (AVEN.ST) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $12.10, 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 Avensia 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 0.68 0.72
Cost of equity 6.0% 7.9%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 17.0% 21.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.16 0.16
After-tax WACC 5.7% 7.3%

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: 6.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $422 (FY12-2024) to $812 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 4% to 4%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $14 $471M 81.6%
10-Year Growth $17 $595M 69.0%
5-Year EBITDA $10 $320M 72.9%
10-Year EBITDA $13 $428M 56.9%

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: $9.21 (-23.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.9% (Low) to 6.0% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $7 to $20
  • Selected fair value: $13.17 (8.8% 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 $27M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.3% - 5.7%
Enterprise Value $372M - $477M
Net Debt $(53)M
Equity Value $425M - $530M
Outstanding Shares 37M
Fair Value $11 - $14
Selected Fair Value $12.86

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $449M
Enterprise Value $396M
Trailing P/E 18.59
Forward P/E 23.84
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.95
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -100.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.16

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% $5.23
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $3.53
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $1.84
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $1.98
Earnings Power Value 10% $1.29
Weighted Average 100% $13.86

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Avensia AB's weighted average intrinsic value is $13.86, which is approximately 14.6% above the current market price of $12.10.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (4% to 4% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.16)

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