What is BHP.L's Intrinsic value?

BHP Group PLC (BHP.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, BHP Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $2326.23 to $4091.50 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $3463.65 +88.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $3344.46 +82.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $2326.23 +26.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $4065.75 +121.4%
Earnings Power Value $4091.50 +122.8%

Is BHP Group PLC (BHP.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $1836.50, 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 BHP Group PLC'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 1.7% 2.2%
Equity market risk premium 5.3% 6.3%
Adjusted beta 0.96 1.04
Cost of equity 6.9% 9.3%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 36.2% 38.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.13 0.13
After-tax WACC 6.4% 8.6%

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: 7.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $56,921 (FY06-2021) to $60,234 (FY06-2031)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 24% to 27%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 14% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $4,359 $233,636M 71.8%
10-Year Growth $4,515 $241,757M 53.0%
5-Year EBITDA $3,604 $183,478M 64.1%
10-Year EBITDA $4,079 $207,651M 45.3%

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: 65.9%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.1%
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0%
  • Fair value: $2326.23 (26.7% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.3% (Low) to 6.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5% (Low) to 1.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $3,393 to $7,206
  • Selected fair value: $4065.75 (121.4% 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 $20,844M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.6% - 6.4%
Enterprise Value $242,027M - $327,055M
Net Debt $5,737M
Equity Value $236,290M - $321,318M
Outstanding Shares 52M
Fair Value $4,520 - $6,146
Selected Fair Value $4091.50

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $93498M
Enterprise Value $93498M
Trailing P/E 0.00
Forward P/E 7.45
Trailing EV/EBITDA 5.60
Current Dividend Yield 886.42%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 28.24%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.13

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% $1039.09
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $836.11
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $465.25
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $609.86
Earnings Power Value 10% $409.15
Weighted Average 100% $3359.47

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, BHP Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $3359.47, which is approximately 82.9% above the current market price of $1836.50.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (24% to 27% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.13)
  • Historical dividend growth of 28.24%

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