What is CELH's Intrinsic value?

Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 20, 2025, Celsius Holdings Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $6.96 to $170.85 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $170.85 +287.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $43.79 -0.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $80.17 +81.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $26.10 -40.8%
Earnings Power Value $6.96 -84.2%

Is Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $44.07, 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 Celsius Holdings 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 0.43 0.57
Cost of equity 5.8% 8.1%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 22.5% 23.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0 0
After-tax WACC 5.8% 8.1%

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: 7.0% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $1,356 (FY12-2024) to $15,884 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 11% to 21%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $44 $10,308M 90.1%
10-Year Growth $171 $43,057M 86.1%
5-Year EBITDA $45 $10,673M 90.5%
10-Year EBITDA $119 $29,752M 79.9%

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: 24.6%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.0%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $80.17 (81.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.1% (Low) to 5.8% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $6 to $46
  • Selected fair value: $26.10 (-40.8% 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 $55M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.1% - 5.8%
Enterprise Value $686M - $948M
Net Debt $(977)M
Equity Value $1,664M - $1,925M
Outstanding Shares 258M
Fair Value $6 - $7
Selected Fair Value $6.96

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $11359M
Enterprise Value $10381M
Trailing P/E 101.70
Forward P/E 69.34
Trailing EV/EBITDA 13.00
Current Dividend Yield 25.87%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.00

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% $51.25
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $10.95
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $16.03
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $3.92
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.70
Weighted Average 100% $82.85

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Celsius Holdings Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $82.85, which is approximately 88.0% above the current market price of $44.07.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (11% to 21% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.00)

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