What is BX's Intrinsic value?

Blackstone Group Inc (BX) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 7, 2025, Blackstone Group Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $36.03 to $94.39 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $91.15 -35.1%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $94.39 -32.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $89.67 -36.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $63.54 -54.8%
Earnings Power Value $36.03 -74.3%

Is Blackstone Group Inc (BX) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $140.45, 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 Blackstone Group 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 0.64 0.87
Cost of equity 6.8% 9.7%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 13.6% 14.5%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.07 0.07
After-tax WACC 6.6% 9.4%

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: 8.0% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $13,230 (FY12-2024) to $14,692 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 41% to 42%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 2% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $94 $123,567M 82.4%
10-Year Growth $91 $119,639M 66.8%
5-Year EBITDA $62 $84,756M 74.3%
10-Year EBITDA $66 $89,147M 55.4%

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: 200.7%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $89.67 (-36.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.7% (Low) to 6.8% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $22 to $105
  • Selected fair value: $63.54 (-54.8% 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 $4,078M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.4% - 6.6%
Enterprise Value $43,606M - $61,920M
Net Debt $9,055M
Equity Value $34,552M - $52,865M
Outstanding Shares 1,213M
Fair Value $28 - $44
Selected Fair Value $36.03

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $170398M
Enterprise Value $179453M
Trailing P/E 66.98
Forward P/E 34.25
Trailing EV/EBITDA 13.65
Current Dividend Yield 299.66%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 16.70%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.07

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% $27.34
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $23.60
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $17.93
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $9.53
Earnings Power Value 10% $3.60
Weighted Average 100% $82.01

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Blackstone Group Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $82.01, which is approximately 41.6% below the current market price of $140.45.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (41% to 42% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.07)
  • Historical dividend growth of 16.70%

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