What is CRC.L's Intrinsic value?

Circle Property PLC (CRC.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 23, 2025, Circle Property PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $30.69 to $326.65 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $263.76 +7435.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $219.31 +6166.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $83.47 +2285.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $30.69 +776.7%
Earnings Power Value $326.65 +9232.9%

Is Circle Property PLC (CRC.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $3.50, 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 Circle Property 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 1.45 2.73
Cost of equity 12.6% 24.1%
Cost of debt 4.0% 7.6%
Tax rate 5.9% 14.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 20.91 20.91
After-tax WACC 4.2% 7.3%

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: 5.7% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $9 (FY03-2022) to $11 (FY03-2032)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 48% to 59%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $219 $43M 79.5%
10-Year Growth $264 $56M 65.7%
5-Year EBITDA $200 $38M 76.5%
10-Year EBITDA $242 $50M 61.4%

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: 117.6%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 18.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $83.47 (2285.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 24.1% (Low) to 12.6% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $17 to $45
  • Selected fair value: $30.69 (776.7% 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 $4M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.3% - 4.2%
Enterprise Value $54M - $95M
Net Debt $(21)M
Equity Value $75M - $116M
Outstanding Shares 0M
Fair Value $257 - $397
Selected Fair Value $326.65

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $1M
Enterprise Value $-20M
Trailing P/E 0.61
Forward P/E 0.28
Trailing EV/EBITDA 13.45
Current Dividend Yield 19371.19%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 9.59%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 20.91

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% $79.13
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $54.83
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $16.69
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $4.60
Earnings Power Value 10% $32.67
Weighted Average 100% $187.92

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Circle Property PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $187.92, which is approximately 5269.1% above the current market price of $3.50.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (48% to 59% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 9.59%

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