What is BOOT's Intrinsic value?

Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 12, 2025, Boot Barn Holdings Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $60.50 to $248.83 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $248.83 +53.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $198.22 +22.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $182.33 +12.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $137.09 -15.5%
Earnings Power Value $60.50 -62.7%

Is Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $162.27, 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 Boot Barn Holdings 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 0.37 0.42
Cost of equity 5.6% 7.2%
Cost of debt 4.5% 6.9%
Tax rate 24.2% 24.5%
Debt/Equity ratio 0 0
After-tax WACC 5.6% 7.2%

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: 6.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $1,911 (FY03-2025) to $3,639 (FY03-2035)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 9% to 14%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 6% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $198 $6,008M 81.7%
10-Year Growth $249 $7,556M 69.2%
5-Year EBITDA $117 $3,534M 68.8%
10-Year EBITDA $160 $4,831M 51.8%

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: 6.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $182.33 (12.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.2% (Low) to 5.6% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $67 to $207
  • Selected fair value: $137.09 (-15.5% 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 $113M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.2% - 5.6%
Enterprise Value $1,566M - $2,025M
Net Debt $(55)M
Equity Value $1,621M - $2,080M
Outstanding Shares 31M
Fair Value $53 - $68
Selected Fair Value $60.50

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $4964M
Enterprise Value $4908M
Trailing P/E 27.42
Forward P/E 23.72
Trailing EV/EBITDA 5.65
Current Dividend Yield 125.85%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.00

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% $74.65
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $49.56
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $36.47
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $20.56
Earnings Power Value 10% $6.05
Weighted Average 100% $187.29

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Boot Barn Holdings Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $187.29, which is approximately 15.4% above the current market price of $162.27.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (9% to 14% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.00)

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