What is BWY.L's Intrinsic value?

Bellway PLC (BWY.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 19, 2025, Bellway PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $1543.05 to $3069.84 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $2819.15 -0.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $2775.48 -2.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $2355.04 -17.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $1543.05 -45.8%
Earnings Power Value $3069.84 +7.9%

Is Bellway PLC (BWY.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $2846.00, 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 Bellway 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 1.34
Cost of equity 9.9% 14.4%
Cost of debt 4.4% 4.6%
Tax rate 19.6% 21.9%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.05 0.05
After-tax WACC 9.7% 13.9%

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: 11.8% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,380 (FY07-2024) to $3,102 (FY07-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 13%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $2,775 $2,970M 64.5%
10-Year Growth $2,819 $3,016M 43.1%
5-Year EBITDA $2,672 $2,859M 63.2%
10-Year EBITDA $2,808 $3,004M 42.9%

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: 43.6%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 12.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.5%
  • Fair value: $2355.04 (-17.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 14.4% (Low) to 9.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $812 to $2,274
  • Selected fair value: $1543.05 (-45.8% 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 $374M
Discount Rate (WACC) 13.9% - 9.7%
Enterprise Value $2,695M - $3,873M
Net Debt $8M
Equity Value $2,687M - $3,865M
Outstanding Shares 1M
Fair Value $2,518 - $3,622
Selected Fair Value $3069.84

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $3037M
Enterprise Value $3045M
Trailing P/E 20.67
Forward P/E 16.40
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.55
Current Dividend Yield 203.91%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 1.70%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.05

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% $845.74
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $693.87
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $471.01
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $231.46
Earnings Power Value 10% $306.98
Weighted Average 100% $2549.06

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Bellway PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $2549.06, which is approximately 10.4% below the current market price of $2846.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 13% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.05)
  • Historical dividend growth of 1.70%

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