What is DSV.CO's Intrinsic value?

DSV Panalpina A/S (DSV.CO) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 27, 2025, DSV Panalpina A/S's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $1363.82 to $2490.22 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $2348.86 +49.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $2040.01 +30.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $1363.82 -13.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $2490.22 +58.7%
Earnings Power Value $1787.41 +13.9%

Is DSV Panalpina A/S (DSV.CO) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $1569.00, 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 DSV Panalpina A/S'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 2.7% 3.2%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.42 0.54
Cost of equity 4.9% 7.0%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 24.3% 24.4%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.22 0.22
After-tax WACC 4.6% 6.4%

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: 5.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $167,106 (FY12-2024) to $295,850 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 6% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $2,040 $487,556M 88.8%
10-Year Growth $2,349 $561,816M 79.9%
5-Year EBITDA $675 $159,356M 65.6%
10-Year EBITDA $917 $217,468M 48.1%

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: 16.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 6.0%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $1363.82 (-13.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.0% (Low) to 4.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $610 to $4,371
  • Selected fair value: $2490.22 (58.7% 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 $22,683M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.4% - 4.6%
Enterprise Value $356,255M - $497,391M
Net Debt $(2,943)M
Equity Value $359,198M - $500,334M
Outstanding Shares 240M
Fair Value $1,494 - $2,081
Selected Fair Value $1787.41

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $377250M
Enterprise Value $374307M
Trailing P/E 35.83
Forward P/E 34.29
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.15
Current Dividend Yield 45.28%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 27.07%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.22

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% $704.66
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $510.00
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $272.76
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $373.53
Earnings Power Value 10% $178.74
Weighted Average 100% $2039.70

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, DSV Panalpina A/S's weighted average intrinsic value is $2039.70, which is approximately 30.0% above the current market price of $1569.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (6% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.22)
  • Historical dividend growth of 27.07%

Given these factors, we believe DSV Panalpina A/S is currently significantly undervalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.