What is ELTA.L's DCF valuation?

Electra Private Equity PLC (ELTA.L) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Electra Private Equity PLC has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $33.48 per share. With the current market price at $59.60, this represents a potential upside of -43.8%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $32.65
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $33.48
Potential Upside (5-year) -45.2%
Potential Upside (10-year) -43.8%
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.7% - 9.6%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $77 million in 09-2021 to $1 million by 09-2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately -35.2%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
09-2021 77 234%
09-2022 1 -99%
09-2023 1 2%
09-2024 1 2%
09-2025 1 3%
09-2026 1 5%
09-2027 1 2%
09-2028 1 2%
09-2029 1 2%
09-2030 1 2%
09-2031 1 2%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 86% in 09-2021 to 86% by 09-2031, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
09-2021 66 86%
09-2022 1 86%
09-2023 1 86%
09-2024 1 86%
09-2025 1 86%
09-2026 1 86%
09-2027 1 86%
09-2028 1 86%
09-2029 1 86%
09-2030 1 86%
09-2031 1 86%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $0 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 0% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
09-2022 0
09-2023 0
09-2024 0
09-2025 0
09-2026 0
09-2027 0

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 2
Days Inventory 0
Days Payables 0

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
2022 1 0 0 (1) 2
2023 1 0 0 0 1
2024 1 0 0 0 1
2025 1 0 0 (0) 1
2026 1 0 0 0 1

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 7.7% - 9.6%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 1.0% - 3.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 4.4x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 32.65 -45.2%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 33.48 -43.8%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 17.67 -70.3%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 22.32 -62.5%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $14M
  • 10-Year Model: $14M

Investment Conclusion

Is Electra Private Equity PLC (ELTA.L) a buy or a sell? Electra Private Equity PLC is definitely a sell. Based on our DCF analysis, Electra Private Equity PLC (ELTA.L) appears to be overvalued with upside potential of -43.8%.

Investors should consider reducing exposure at the current market price of $59.60.