What is DX.L's Intrinsic value?

DX (Group) PLC (DX.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, DX (Group) PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $42.77 to $560.21 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $45.57 -3.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $42.77 -9.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $48.71 +2.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $99.12 +109.1%
Earnings Power Value $560.21 +1081.9%

Is DX (Group) PLC (DX.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $47.40, 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 DX (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 0.44 0.63
Cost of equity 6.6% 9.4%
Cost of debt 5.2% 37.7%
Tax rate 30.9% 41.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.41 0.41
After-tax WACC 5.7% 13.1%

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: 9.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $471 (FY07-2023) to $794 (FY07-2033)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 3%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $43 $339M 75.0%
10-Year Growth $46 $356M 57.1%
5-Year EBITDA $30 $259M 67.3%
10-Year EBITDA $36 $296M 48.6%

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: 13.2%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.0%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.5%
  • Fair value: $48.71 (2.8% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.4% (Low) to 6.6% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $38 to $160
  • Selected fair value: $99.12 (109.1% 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 $277M
Discount Rate (WACC) 13.1% - 5.7%
Enterprise Value $2,107M - $4,817M
Net Debt $80M
Equity Value $2,027M - $4,736M
Outstanding Shares 6M
Fair Value $336 - $785
Selected Fair Value $560.21

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $286M
Enterprise Value $367M
Trailing P/E 12.55
Forward P/E 16.80
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.05
Current Dividend Yield 104.85%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.41

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% $13.67
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $10.69
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $9.74
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $14.87
Earnings Power Value 10% $56.02
Weighted Average 100% $105.00

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, DX (Group) PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $105.00, which is approximately 121.5% above the current market price of $47.40.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 3% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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