What is CXP's Intrinsic value?

Columbia Property Trust Inc (CXP) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 27, 2025, Columbia Property Trust Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $15.52 to $18.36 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $18.11 -6.1%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $18.36 -4.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $16.14 -16.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $16.15 -16.2%
Earnings Power Value $15.52 -19.5%

Is Columbia Property Trust Inc (CXP) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $19.28, the stock appears to be moderately overvalued.

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 Columbia Property Trust 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 3.2% 3.7%
Equity market risk premium 4.2% 5.2%
Adjusted beta 0.77 0.86
Cost of equity 6.4% 8.7%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 1.2% 2.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.57 0.57
After-tax WACC 5.9% 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: 6.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $301 (FY12-2020) to $321 (FY12-2030)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 36% to 39%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 23% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $18 $3,381M 85.4%
10-Year Growth $18 $3,353M 71.1%
5-Year EBITDA $9 $2,255M 78.1%
10-Year EBITDA $10 $2,432M 60.1%

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: 126.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.6%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $16.14 (-16.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.7% (Low) to 6.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $7 to $25
  • Selected fair value: $16.15 (-16.2% 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 $199M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.3% - 5.9%
Enterprise Value $2,731M - $3,380M
Net Debt $1,280M
Equity Value $1,452M - $2,101M
Outstanding Shares 114M
Fair Value $13 - $18
Selected Fair Value $15.52

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2207M
Enterprise Value $3486M
Trailing P/E 26.44
Forward P/E 25.67
Trailing EV/EBITDA 11.70
Current Dividend Yield 446.22%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -10.22%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.57

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% $5.43
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $4.59
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $3.23
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $2.42
Earnings Power Value 10% $1.55
Weighted Average 100% $17.23

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Columbia Property Trust Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $17.23, which is approximately 10.6% below the current market price of $19.28.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (36% to 39% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

Given these factors, we believe Columbia Property Trust Inc is currently moderately overvalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.