What is FIF.L's Intrinsic value?

Finsbury Food Group PLC (FIF.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 29, 2025, Finsbury Food Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $114.30 to $240.53 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $158.59 +44.2%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $157.42 +43.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $114.30 +3.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $121.18 +10.2%
Earnings Power Value $240.53 +118.7%

Is Finsbury Food Group PLC (FIF.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $110.00, 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 Finsbury Food 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 0.55 0.86
Cost of equity 7.3% 11.0%
Cost of debt 4.7% 4.7%
Tax rate 22.4% 26.4%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.33 0.33
After-tax WACC 6.4% 9.1%

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: 7.8% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $414 (FY07-2023) to $590 (FY07-2033)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 3% to 3%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $157 $229M 65.7%
10-Year Growth $159 $231M 49.2%
5-Year EBITDA $202 $285M 72.4%
10-Year EBITDA $201 $284M 58.7%

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: 30.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.1%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $114.30 (3.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.0% (Low) to 7.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $61 to $182
  • Selected fair value: $121.18 (10.2% 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 $25M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.1% - 6.4%
Enterprise Value $274M - $391M
Net Debt $34M
Equity Value $240M - $357M
Outstanding Shares 1M
Fair Value $193 - $288
Selected Fair Value $240.53

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $137M
Enterprise Value $170M
Trailing P/E 12.69
Forward P/E 10.37
Trailing EV/EBITDA 9.65
Current Dividend Yield 236.74%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -6.78%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.33

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% $47.58
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $39.35
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $22.86
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $18.18
Earnings Power Value 10% $24.05
Weighted Average 100% $152.02

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Finsbury Food Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $152.02, which is approximately 38.2% above the current market price of $110.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (3% to 3% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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