What is FDX's Intrinsic value?

FedEx Corp (FDX) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, FedEx Corp's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $235.60 to $781.25 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $309.41 +41.4%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $308.56 +41.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $235.60 +7.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $252.97 +15.6%
Earnings Power Value $781.25 +257.0%

Is FedEx Corp (FDX) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $218.81, 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 FedEx 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 0.89 1.01
Cost of equity 8.0% 10.5%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.8%
Tax rate 24.7% 25.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.37 0.37
After-tax WACC 6.6% 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: 7.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $87,693 (FY05-2024) to $114,648 (FY05-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 5%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 7% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $309 $88,938M 81.6%
10-Year Growth $309 $89,140M 64.5%
5-Year EBITDA $303 $87,685M 81.4%
10-Year EBITDA $309 $88,946M 64.5%

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: 33.6%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $235.60 (7.7% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.5% (Low) to 8.0% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $134 to $371
  • Selected fair value: $252.97 (15.6% 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 $15,175M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.6% - 6.6%
Enterprise Value $175,583M - $228,805M
Net Debt $15,006M
Equity Value $160,577M - $213,799M
Outstanding Shares 240M
Fair Value $670 - $892
Selected Fair Value $781.25

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $52427M
Enterprise Value $67433M
Trailing P/E 13.38
Forward P/E 12.10
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.45
Current Dividend Yield 239.68%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 16.69%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.37

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% $92.82
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $77.14
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $47.12
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $37.94
Earnings Power Value 10% $78.13
Weighted Average 100% $333.15

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, FedEx Corp's weighted average intrinsic value is $333.15, which is approximately 52.3% above the current market price of $218.81.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 5% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 16.69%

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