What is CPB's Intrinsic value?

Campbell Soup Co (CPB) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 13, 2025, Campbell Soup Co's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $25.94 to $52.57 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $52.57 +57.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $44.25 +32.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $34.90 +4.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $25.94 -22.2%
Earnings Power Value $45.61 +36.9%

Is Campbell Soup Co (CPB) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $33.32, 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 Campbell Soup Co'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 0.37 0.39
Cost of equity 5.5% 7.1%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.9%
Tax rate 23.4% 24.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.7 0.7
After-tax WACC 4.5% 5.7%

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: 5.1% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $9,636 (FY07-2024) to $14,057 (FY07-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 6% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 4% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $44 $20,041M 81.6%
10-Year Growth $53 $22,521M 66.8%
5-Year EBITDA $29 $15,469M 76.2%
10-Year EBITDA $38 $18,240M 59.0%

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: 86.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 6.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $34.90 (4.7% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.1% (Low) to 5.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $17 to $35
  • Selected fair value: $25.94 (-22.2% 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 $1,032M
Discount Rate (WACC) 5.7% - 4.5%
Enterprise Value $18,092M - $22,799M
Net Debt $6,846M
Equity Value $11,246M - $15,953M
Outstanding Shares 298M
Fair Value $38 - $54
Selected Fair Value $45.61

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $9935M
Enterprise Value $16781M
Trailing P/E 19.07
Forward P/E 16.08
Trailing EV/EBITDA 9.10
Current Dividend Yield 435.74%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 1.10%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.70

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% $15.77
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $11.06
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $6.98
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $3.89
Earnings Power Value 10% $4.56
Weighted Average 100% $42.26

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Campbell Soup Co's weighted average intrinsic value is $42.26, which is approximately 26.8% above the current market price of $33.32.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (6% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 1.10%

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