What is ESMC's Intrinsic value?

Escalon Medical Corp (ESMC) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 21, 2025, Escalon Medical Corp's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.03 to $1.94 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $1.94 +411.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $1.37 +261.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $1.21 +218.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $0.90 +136.6%
Earnings Power Value $0.03 -91.3%

Is Escalon Medical Corp (ESMC) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $0.38, 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 Escalon Medical Corp'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 0.33 0.37
Cost of equity 5.4% 7.0%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.6%
Tax rate 26.2% 27.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.14 0.14
After-tax WACC 5.1% 6.5%

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: 5.8% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $12 (FY06-2024) to $18 (FY06-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from -1% to 3%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $1 $7M 88.5%
10-Year Growth $1 $10M 76.9%
5-Year EBITDA $1 $4M 78.4%
10-Year EBITDA $1 $6M 59.5%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 6.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $1.21 (218.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.0% (Low) to 5.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $0 to $1
  • Selected fair value: $0.90 (136.6% 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 $(0)M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.5% - 5.1%
Enterprise Value $(0)M - $(0)M
Net Debt $(0)M
Equity Value $0M - $0M
Outstanding Shares 7M
Fair Value $0 - $0
Selected Fair Value $0.03

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2M
Enterprise Value $2M
Trailing P/E 10.47
Forward P/E 225.68
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.90
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.14

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% $0.58
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $0.34
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $0.24
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $0.13
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.00
Weighted Average 100% $1.31

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Escalon Medical Corp's weighted average intrinsic value is $1.31, which is approximately 244.0% above the current market price of $0.38.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (-1% to 3% margin)
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.14)

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