What is EUCAR.PA's Intrinsic value?

Europcar Mobility Group SA (EUCAR.PA) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 21, 2025, Europcar Mobility Group SA's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.32 to $1.88 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $0.58 +14.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $1.02 +100.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $1.88 +270.2%
Earnings Power Value $0.32 -37.0%

Is Europcar Mobility Group SA (EUCAR.PA) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $0.51, 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 Europcar Mobility Group SA'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 2.6% 3.1%
Equity market risk premium 5.2% 6.2%
Adjusted beta 0.41 0.57
Cost of equity 4.8% 7.2%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 22.7% 32.3%
Debt/Equity ratio 1.63 1.63
After-tax WACC 4.2% 4.8%

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: 10-year DCF
  • Terminal Growth Rate: 0.0% (range: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Discount Rate: 4.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,272 (FY12-2021) to $6,658 (FY12-2031)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 1% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $(1,234) $(18,011)M 93.2%
10-Year Growth $1 $6,270M 116.4%
5-Year EBITDA $(1,234) $715M 271.0%
10-Year EBITDA $(1,234) $1,720M 159.6%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 6.0%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.2%
  • Fair value: $1.02 (100.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.2% (Low) to 4.8% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $0 to $3
  • Selected fair value: $1.88 (270.2% 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 $223M
Discount Rate (WACC) 4.8% - 4.2%
Enterprise Value $4,630M - $5,312M
Net Debt $3,366M
Equity Value $1,263M - $1,946M
Outstanding Shares 5,000M
Fair Value $0 - $0
Selected Fair Value $0.32

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2545M
Enterprise Value $5911M
Trailing P/E 17.19
Forward P/E 53.39
Trailing EV/EBITDA 4.10
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.63

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) 40% $0.17
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 27% $0.20
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 20% $0.28
Earnings Power Value 13% $0.03
Weighted Average 100% $0.92

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Europcar Mobility Group SA's weighted average intrinsic value is $0.92, which is approximately 81.5% above the current market price of $0.51.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (1% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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