What is DNLM.L's Intrinsic value?

Dunelm Group PLC (DNLM.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 31, 2025, Dunelm Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $1138.62 to $4622.60 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $1638.16 +37.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $1472.62 +23.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $1263.12 +5.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $1138.62 -4.6%
Earnings Power Value $4622.60 +287.5%

Is Dunelm Group PLC (DNLM.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $1193.00, 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 Dunelm Group 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 0.52 0.67
Cost of equity 7.1% 9.7%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.6%
Tax rate 19.6% 20.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.14 0.14
After-tax WACC 6.6% 8.9%

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: 7.8% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $1,706 (FY06-2024) to $2,533 (FY06-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 9% to 10%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $1,473 $3,148M 77.0%
10-Year Growth $1,638 $3,481M 59.6%
5-Year EBITDA $778 $1,752M 58.8%
10-Year EBITDA $1,040 $2,279M 38.3%

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: 104.4%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $1263.12 (5.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.7% (Low) to 7.1% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $611 to $1,666
  • Selected fair value: $1138.62 (-4.6% 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 $721M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.9% - 6.6%
Enterprise Value $8,064M - $10,897M
Net Debt $187M
Equity Value $7,876M - $10,710M
Outstanding Shares 2M
Fair Value $3,918 - $5,327
Selected Fair Value $4622.60

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2398M
Enterprise Value $2586M
Trailing P/E 15.77
Forward P/E 14.18
Trailing EV/EBITDA 5.45
Current Dividend Yield 671.12%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 23.61%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.14

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% $491.45
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $368.16
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $252.62
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $170.79
Earnings Power Value 10% $462.26
Weighted Average 100% $1745.28

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Dunelm Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $1745.28, which is approximately 46.3% above the current market price of $1193.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (9% to 10% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.14)
  • Historical dividend growth of 23.61%

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