What is BKG.L's Intrinsic value?

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC (BKG.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Berkeley Group Holdings PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $2444.40 to $5521.55 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $2444.40 -41.2%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $3179.46 -23.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $4788.57 +15.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $4099.02 -1.4%
Earnings Power Value $5521.55 +32.9%

Is Berkeley Group Holdings PLC (BKG.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $4156.00, the stock appears to be moderately overvalued.

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 Berkeley Group Holdings 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 4.0% 4.5%
Equity market risk premium 6.0% 7.0%
Adjusted beta 1.05 1.44
Cost of equity 10.3% 15.1%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.6%
Tax rate 18.5% 20.3%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.16 0.16
After-tax WACC 9.3% 13.5%

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: 11.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,464 (FY04-2024) to $4,056 (FY04-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 16% to 18%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $3,179 $2,657M 78.5%
10-Year Growth $2,444 $1,934M 44.1%
5-Year EBITDA $3,999 $3,463M 83.5%
10-Year EBITDA $3,715 $3,184M 66.1%

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: 66.5%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 12.7%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.5%
  • Fair value: $4788.57 (15.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 15.1% (Low) to 10.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $2,164 to $6,034
  • Selected fair value: $4099.02 (-1.4% 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 $547M
Discount Rate (WACC) 13.5% - 9.3%
Enterprise Value $4,056M - $5,866M
Net Debt $(471)M
Equity Value $4,526M - $6,337M
Outstanding Shares 1M
Fair Value $4,601 - $6,442
Selected Fair Value $5521.55

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $4088M
Enterprise Value $3617M
Trailing P/E 10.71
Forward P/E 8.40
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.95
Current Dividend Yield 610.87%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -10.04%
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% $733.32
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $794.86
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $957.71
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $614.85
Earnings Power Value 10% $552.15
Weighted Average 100% $3652.90

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Berkeley Group Holdings PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $3652.90, which is approximately 12.1% below the current market price of $4156.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (16% to 18% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.16)

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