What is CASH.MC's Intrinsic value?

Prosegur Cash SA (CASH.MC) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 31, 2025, Prosegur Cash SA's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.58 to $1.78 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $1.49 +84.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $1.30 +60.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $0.58 -28.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $0.60 -25.1%
Earnings Power Value $1.78 +120.4%

Is Prosegur Cash SA (CASH.MC) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $0.81, 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 Prosegur Cash SA'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 3.1% 3.6%
Equity market risk premium 7.4% 8.4%
Adjusted beta 1.05 1.41
Cost of equity 10.9% 16.0%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 25.0% 25.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 1.03 1.03
After-tax WACC 6.9% 9.6%

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: 8.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,090 (FY12-2024) to $2,936 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 4% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 5% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $1 $2,694M 69.4%
10-Year Growth $1 $2,980M 49.6%
5-Year EBITDA $1 $1,809M 54.3%
10-Year EBITDA $1 $2,267M 33.8%

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: 44.4%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 13.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $0.58 (-28.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 16.0% (Low) to 10.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $0 to $1
  • Selected fair value: $0.60 (-25.1% 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 $273M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.6% - 6.9%
Enterprise Value $2,848M - $3,969M
Net Debt $768M
Equity Value $2,080M - $3,201M
Outstanding Shares 1,485M
Fair Value $1 - $2
Selected Fair Value $1.78

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $1198M
Enterprise Value $1966M
Trailing P/E 9.01
Forward P/E 9.41
Trailing EV/EBITDA 3.75
Current Dividend Yield 460.71%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 16.72%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.03

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% $0.45
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $0.32
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $0.12
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $0.09
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.18
Weighted Average 100% $1.16

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Prosegur Cash SA's weighted average intrinsic value is $1.16, which is approximately 43.2% above the current market price of $0.81.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (4% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 16.72%

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