What is BPMP's Intrinsic value?

BP Midstream Partners LP (BPMP) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 9, 2025, BP Midstream Partners LP's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $6.56 to $115.38 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $9.55 -44.2%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $8.97 -47.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $37.00 +116.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $115.38 +574.3%
Earnings Power Value $6.56 -61.6%

Is BP Midstream Partners LP (BPMP) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $17.11, 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 BP Midstream Partners LP'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 3.2% 3.7%
Equity market risk premium 4.2% 5.2%
Adjusted beta 0.35 0.75
Cost of equity 5.2% 8.6%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 27.0% 27.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.26 0.26
After-tax WACC 4.7% 7.5%

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: 6.1% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $120 (FY12-2021) to $196 (FY12-2031)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 145% to 109%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 4% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $9 $1,271M 89.1%
10-Year Growth $10 $1,332M 79.5%
5-Year EBITDA $3 $676M 79.4%
10-Year EBITDA $4 $775M 64.8%

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: 86.2%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 6.9%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.7%
  • Fair value: $37.00 (116.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.6% (Low) to 5.2% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 4.4% (High)
  • Fair value range: $21 to $210
  • Selected fair value: $115.38 (574.3% 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 $59M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.5% - 4.7%
Enterprise Value $786M - $1,252M
Net Debt $331M
Equity Value $455M - $921M
Outstanding Shares 105M
Fair Value $4 - $9
Selected Fair Value $6.56

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $1793M
Enterprise Value $2124M
Trailing P/E 11.79
Forward P/E 13.04
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.10
Current Dividend Yield 838.68%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.26

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% $2.86
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $2.24
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $7.40
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $17.31
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.66
Weighted Average 100% $30.47

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, BP Midstream Partners LP's weighted average intrinsic value is $30.47, which is approximately 78.1% above the current market price of $17.11.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (145% to 109% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.26)

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