What is EA's Intrinsic value?

Electronic Arts Inc (EA) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 21, 2025, Electronic Arts Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $81.82 to $182.90 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $182.90 +21.5%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $163.43 +8.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $135.36 -10.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $175.68 +16.7%
Earnings Power Value $81.82 -45.7%

Is Electronic Arts Inc (EA) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $150.56, 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 Electronic Arts 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 3.9% 4.4%
Equity market risk premium 4.6% 5.6%
Adjusted beta 0.55 0.61
Cost of equity 6.4% 8.3%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 24.2% 28.3%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.05 0.05
After-tax WACC 6.2% 8.0%

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: 7.1% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $7,463 (FY03-2025) to $11,643 (FY03-2035)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 15% to 20%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $163 $40,730M 85.8%
10-Year Growth $183 $45,615M 74.8%
5-Year EBITDA $140 $34,765M 83.3%
10-Year EBITDA $158 $39,457M 70.9%

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: 17.8%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $135.36 (-10.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.3% (Low) to 6.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $59 to $292
  • Selected fair value: $175.68 (16.7% 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 $1,420M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.0% - 6.2%
Enterprise Value $17,685M - $22,844M
Net Debt $(252)M
Equity Value $17,937M - $23,096M
Outstanding Shares 251M
Fair Value $72 - $92
Selected Fair Value $81.82

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $37756M
Enterprise Value $37504M
Trailing P/E 33.68
Forward P/E 29.31
Trailing EV/EBITDA 17.35
Current Dividend Yield 53.45%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 19.37%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.05

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% $54.87
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $40.86
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $27.07
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $26.35
Earnings Power Value 10% $8.18
Weighted Average 100% $157.33

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Electronic Arts Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $157.33, which is approximately 4.5% above the current market price of $150.56.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (15% to 20% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.05)
  • Historical dividend growth of 19.37%

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