What is CSH.UN.TO's Intrinsic value?

Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH.UN.TO) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 12, 2025, Chartwell Retirement Residences's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.73 to $29.53 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $29.53 +64.4%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $19.98 +11.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $10.76 -40.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $5.59 -68.9%
Earnings Power Value $0.73 -96.0%

Is Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH.UN.TO) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $17.96, the stock appears to be fairly valued.

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 Chartwell Retirement Residences'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 3.2% 3.7%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.76 0.89
Cost of equity 7.0% 9.6%
Cost of debt 4.6% 8.4%
Tax rate 24.0% 34.6%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.51 0.51
After-tax WACC 5.8% 8.2%

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 $852 (FY12-2024) to $2,112 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 3% to 15%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 15% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $20 $8,345M 87.9%
10-Year Growth $30 $11,029M 78.5%
5-Year EBITDA $11 $5,784M 82.5%
10-Year EBITDA $18 $7,826M 69.7%

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: 207.2%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $10.76 (-40.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.6% (Low) to 7.0% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $2 to $9
  • Selected fair value: $5.59 (-68.9% 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 $201M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.2% - 5.8%
Enterprise Value $2,445M - $3,432M
Net Debt $2,734M
Equity Value $(289)M - $697M
Outstanding Shares 281M
Fair Value $(1) - $2
Selected Fair Value $0.73

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $5044M
Enterprise Value $7778M
Trailing P/E 87.64
Forward P/E 73.54
Trailing EV/EBITDA 11.45
Current Dividend Yield 234.26%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -1.51%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.51

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% $8.86
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $4.99
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $2.15
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $0.84
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.07
Weighted Average 100% $16.92

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Chartwell Retirement Residences's weighted average intrinsic value is $16.92, which is approximately 5.8% below the current market price of $17.96.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (3% to 15% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

Given these factors, we believe Chartwell Retirement Residences is currently fairly valued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.