What is CINE.L's DCF valuation?

Cineworld Group PLC (CINE.L) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Cineworld Group PLC has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $394.52 per share. With the current market price at $0.38, this represents a potential upside of 103447.9%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $0.00
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $394.52
Potential Upside (5-year) -29140.5%
Potential Upside (10-year) 103447.9%
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.5% - 13.4%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $1805 million in 12-2021 to $14019 million by 12-2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 22.8%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2021 1805 112%
12-2022 3790 110%
12-2023 4127 9%
12-2024 5321 29%
12-2025 6594 24%
12-2026 7978 21%
12-2027 9310 17%
12-2028 10519 13%
12-2029 11772 12%
12-2030 12990 10%
12-2031 14019 8%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from -31% in 12-2021 to -17% by 12-2031, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2021 (566) -31%
12-2022 (1,131) -30%
12-2023 (1,117) -27%
12-2024 (1,300) -24%
12-2025 (1,446) -22%
12-2026 (1,560) -20%
12-2027 (1,778) -19%
12-2028 (1,962) -19%
12-2029 (2,143) -18%
12-2030 (2,308) -18%
12-2031 (2,430) -17%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $241 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 14% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
12-2022 319
12-2023 402
12-2024 457
12-2025 582
12-2026 772
12-2027 925

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 13
Days Inventory 6
Days Payables 39

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
6M/2022 148 (112) 263 (53) 50
2023 513 (221) 573 (55) 216
2024 769 (257) 738 82 206
2025 1166 (286) 915 (55) 591
2026 1706 (308) 1107 (9) 916

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 8.5% - 13.4%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 5.5x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 0.00 -29140.5%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 394.52 103447.9%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 0.00 -100.0%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 174.91 45929.3%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $6,789M
  • 10-Year Model: $16,004M

Investment Conclusion

Is Cineworld Group PLC (CINE.L) a buy or a sell? Cineworld Group PLC is definitely a buy. Based on our DCF analysis, Cineworld Group PLC (CINE.L) appears to be significantly undervalued with upside potential of 103447.9%. The company's strong projected growth in revenue and profitability, coupled with consistent capital expenditure, supports our positive outlook on its intrinsic value.

Key investment drivers include:

  • Expanding profit margins (from -31% to -17%)
  • Steady revenue growth (22.8% CAGR)

Investors should consider a strong buy at the current market price of $0.38.