What is FAN.L's Intrinsic value?

Volution Group PLC (FAN.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 25, 2025, Volution Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $279.92 to $467.83 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $467.83 -23.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $371.44 -39.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $373.57 -39.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $279.92 -54.4%
Earnings Power Value $304.79 -50.4%

Is Volution Group PLC (FAN.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $614.00, the stock appears to be significantly overvalued.

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 Volution Group 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 0.73 0.89
Cost of equity 8.3% 11.2%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.7%
Tax rate 24.4% 26.9%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.07 0.07
After-tax WACC 8.0% 10.7%

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: 9.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $348 (FY07-2024) to $873 (FY07-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 12% to 12%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 2% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $371 $930M 76.8%
10-Year Growth $468 $1,124M 59.4%
5-Year EBITDA $333 $854M 74.7%
10-Year EBITDA $431 $1,050M 56.5%

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: 44.9%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.8%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $373.57 (-39.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.2% (Low) to 8.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $150 to $410
  • Selected fair value: $279.92 (-54.4% 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 $73M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.7% - 8.0%
Enterprise Value $681M - $912M
Net Debt $186M
Equity Value $496M - $727M
Outstanding Shares 2M
Fair Value $247 - $362
Selected Fair Value $304.79

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $1231M
Enterprise Value $1417M
Trailing P/E 31.01
Forward P/E 23.69
Trailing EV/EBITDA 8.70
Current Dividend Yield 144.72%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 25.92%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.07

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% $140.35
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $92.86
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $74.71
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $41.99
Earnings Power Value 10% $30.48
Weighted Average 100% $380.39

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Volution Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $380.39, which is approximately 38.0% below the current market price of $614.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (12% to 12% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.07)
  • Historical dividend growth of 25.92%

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