What is CACI's Intrinsic value?

CACI International Inc (CACI) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 19, 2025, CACI International Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $246.49 to $732.77 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $732.77 +61.2%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $585.99 +28.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $469.41 +3.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $314.28 -30.9%
Earnings Power Value $246.49 -45.8%

Is CACI International Inc (CACI) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $454.54, 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 CACI International 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 0.76 0.82
Cost of equity 7.3% 9.5%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.9%
Tax rate 19.7% 20.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.16 0.16
After-tax WACC 6.8% 8.7%

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: 7.8% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $7,660 (FY06-2024) to $12,499 (FY06-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 11%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $586 $15,774M 79.7%
10-Year Growth $733 $19,002M 62.8%
5-Year EBITDA $522 $14,358M 77.7%
10-Year EBITDA $675 $17,728M 60.2%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $469.41 (3.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.5% (Low) to 7.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $179 to $449
  • Selected fair value: $314.28 (-30.9% 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 $634M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.7% - 6.8%
Enterprise Value $7,274M - $9,343M
Net Debt $2,888M
Equity Value $4,386M - $6,455M
Outstanding Shares 22M
Fair Value $199 - $294
Selected Fair Value $246.49

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $9995M
Enterprise Value $12884M
Trailing P/E 20.97
Forward P/E 17.84
Trailing EV/EBITDA 11.40
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.16

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% $219.83
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $146.50
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $93.88
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $47.14
Earnings Power Value 10% $24.65
Weighted Average 100% $532.00

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, CACI International Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $532.00, which is approximately 17.0% above the current market price of $454.54.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 11% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.16)

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