What is CASP.L's Intrinsic value?

Caspian Sunrise PLC (CASP.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 6, 2025, Caspian Sunrise PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.34 to $3.57 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $3.57 +39.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $3.31 +29.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $3.16 +24.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $2.09 -17.9%
Earnings Power Value $0.34 -86.6%

Is Caspian Sunrise PLC (CASP.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $2.55, 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 Caspian Sunrise 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 0.63 1.4
Cost of equity 7.8% 14.8%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 19.0% 19.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.08 0.08
After-tax WACC 7.5% 14.0%

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: 10.7% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $37 (FY12-2023) to $44 (FY12-2033)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 30% to 33%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 39% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $4 $118M 70.2%
10-Year Growth $5 $126M 47.0%
5-Year EBITDA $8 $192M 81.8%
10-Year EBITDA $7 $178M 62.4%

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: 53.7%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 11.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $3.16 (24.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 14.8% (Low) to 7.8% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $1 to $4
  • Selected fair value: $2.09 (-17.9% 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 $2M
Discount Rate (WACC) 14.0% - 7.5%
Enterprise Value $15M - $29M
Net Debt $11M
Equity Value $4M - $18M
Outstanding Shares 24M
Fair Value $0 - $1
Selected Fair Value $0.34

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $61M
Enterprise Value $69M
Trailing P/E 14.61
Forward P/E 5.41
Trailing EV/EBITDA 8.80
Current Dividend Yield 353.55%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.08

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% $1.07
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $0.83
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $0.63
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $0.31
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.03
Weighted Average 100% $2.88

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Caspian Sunrise PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $2.88, which is approximately 12.8% above the current market price of $2.55.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (30% to 33% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.08)

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