What is ED's Intrinsic value?

Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of August 24, 2026, Consolidated Edison Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $100.31 to $368.59 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $170.12 +60.0%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $128.20 +20.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $119.72 +12.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $100.31 -5.7%
Earnings Power Value $368.59 +246.6%

Is Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $106.35, 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 Consolidated Edison 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 0.15 0.16
Cost of equity 5.1% 6.3%
Cost of debt 4.1% 4.9%
Tax rate 15.7% 18.6%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.71 0.71
After-tax WACC 4.4% 5.3%

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: 4.9% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $16,915 (FY12-2025) to $28,116 (FY12-2035)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 12% to 13%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 30% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $128 $73,591M 83.0%
10-Year Growth $170 $89,039M 69.6%
5-Year EBITDA $113 $68,026M 81.6%
10-Year EBITDA $153 $82,708M 67.3%

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: 54.8%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 5.7%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $119.72 (12.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 6.3% (Low) to 5.1% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $67 to $134
  • Selected fair value: $100.31 (-5.7% 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 $7,813M
Discount Rate (WACC) 5.3% - 4.4%
Enterprise Value $146,382M - $177,982M
Net Debt $26,344M
Equity Value $120,038M - $151,638M
Outstanding Shares 369M
Fair Value $326 - $411
Selected Fair Value $368.59

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $39193M
Enterprise Value $65537M
Trailing P/E 17.68
Forward P/E 16.76
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.70
Current Dividend Yield 309.75%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 3.15%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.71

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% $51.04
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $32.05
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $23.94
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $15.05
Earnings Power Value 10% $36.86
Weighted Average 100% $158.94

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Consolidated Edison Inc's intrinsic value is $158.94, which is approximately 49.4% above the current market price of $106.35.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (12% to 13% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 3.15%

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