What is EZJ.L's Intrinsic value?

Easyjet PLC (EZJ.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 24, 2025, Easyjet PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $590.16 to $2207.33 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $909.95 +64.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $590.16 +6.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $677.30 +22.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $677.56 +22.3%
Earnings Power Value $2207.33 +298.4%

Is Easyjet PLC (EZJ.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $554.00, 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 Easyjet PLC'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 4.0% 4.5%
Equity market risk premium 6.0% 7.0%
Adjusted beta 0.74 1.01
Cost of equity 8.4% 12.1%
Cost of debt 4.6% 5.2%
Tax rate 18.1% 21.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.79 0.79
After-tax WACC 6.4% 8.6%

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: 7.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $9,309 (FY09-2024) to $19,757 (FY09-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 5%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 12% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $590 $6,441M 80.8%
10-Year Growth $910 $8,882M 66.3%
5-Year EBITDA $743 $7,607M 83.7%
10-Year EBITDA $1,012 $9,658M 69.0%

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: 10.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $677.30 (22.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 12.1% (Low) to 8.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $374 to $981
  • Selected fair value: $677.56 (22.3% 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 $1,371M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.6% - 6.4%
Enterprise Value $16,038M - $21,528M
Net Debt $1,937M
Equity Value $14,101M - $19,591M
Outstanding Shares 8M
Fair Value $1,848 - $2,567
Selected Fair Value $2207.33

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $4228M
Enterprise Value $6165M
Trailing P/E 9.35
Forward P/E 8.25
Trailing EV/EBITDA 4.45
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.79

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% $272.99
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $147.54
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $135.46
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $101.63
Earnings Power Value 10% $220.73
Weighted Average 100% $878.35

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Easyjet PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $878.35, which is approximately 58.5% above the current market price of $554.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 5% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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