What is FRES.L's Intrinsic value?

Fresnillo PLC (FRES.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of October 13, 2026, Fresnillo PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $1207.34 to $4855.64 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $4855.64 +76.2%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $3838.73 +39.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $2953.76 +7.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $3773.29 +36.9%
Earnings Power Value $1207.34 -56.2%

Is Fresnillo PLC (FRES.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $2756.00, 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 Fresnillo 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 0.48 0.66
Cost of equity 6.9% 9.6%
Cost of debt 4.6% 4.7%
Tax rate 26.7% 44.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.03 0.03
After-tax WACC 6.8% 9.4%

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: 8.1% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $4,561 (FY12-2025) to $11,271 (FY12-2035)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 35% to 33%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 17% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $5,080 $34,757M 77.3%
10-Year Growth $6,426 $44,401M 61.7%
5-Year EBITDA $2,694 $17,655M 55.3%
10-Year EBITDA $4,007 $27,064M 37.1%

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: 41.7%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $2953.76 (7.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.6% (Low) to 6.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $2,584 to $7,404
  • Selected fair value: $3773.29 (36.9% 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 $771M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.4% - 6.8%
Enterprise Value $8,199M - $11,405M
Net Debt $(1,648)M
Equity Value $9,847M - $13,053M
Outstanding Shares 7M
Fair Value $1,374 - $1,822
Selected Fair Value $1207.34

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $19749M
Enterprise Value $18504M
Trailing P/E 11.46
Forward P/E 12.71
Trailing EV/EBITDA 3.15
Current Dividend Yield 363.73%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 27.76%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.03

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% $1456.69
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $959.68
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $590.75
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $565.99
Earnings Power Value 10% $120.73
Weighted Average 100% $3693.85

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Fresnillo PLC's intrinsic value is $3693.85, which is approximately 34.0% above the current market price of $2756.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (35% to 33% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.03)
  • Historical dividend growth of 27.76%

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