What is BPT.L's Intrinsic value?

Bridgepoint Group PLC (BPT.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 16, 2025, Bridgepoint Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $2.90 to $125.61 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $125.61 -55.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $48.94 -82.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $121.11 -57.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $60.98 -78.4%
Earnings Power Value $2.90 -99.0%

Is Bridgepoint Group PLC (BPT.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $282.60, the stock appears to be significantly 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 Bridgepoint 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 4.0% 4.5%
Equity market risk premium 6.0% 7.0%
Adjusted beta 1.49 1.82
Cost of equity 12.9% 17.7%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.7%
Tax rate 6.7% 10.4%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.94 0.94
After-tax WACC 8.5% 11.1%

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: 9.8% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $428 (FY12-2024) to $1,352 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 16% to 17%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $49 $2,550M 77.1%
10-Year Growth $126 $3,208M 61.8%
5-Year EBITDA $(1,234) $2,102M 72.2%
10-Year EBITDA $70 $2,733M 55.2%

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: 123.6%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 15.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $121.11 (-57.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 17.7% (Low) to 12.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $36 to $86
  • Selected fair value: $60.98 (-78.4% 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 $207M
Discount Rate (WACC) 11.1% - 8.5%
Enterprise Value $1,860M - $2,450M
Net Debt $2,130M
Equity Value $(270)M - $320M
Outstanding Shares 9M
Fair Value $(32) - $37
Selected Fair Value $2.90

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2424M
Enterprise Value $4554M
Trailing P/E 37.41
Forward P/E 24.23
Trailing EV/EBITDA 11.20
Current Dividend Yield 330.41%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.94

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% $37.68
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $12.23
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $24.22
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $9.15
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.29
Weighted Average 100% $83.58

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Bridgepoint Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $83.58, which is approximately 70.4% below the current market price of $282.60.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (16% to 17% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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