What is FUL.L's Intrinsic value?

Fulham Shore PLC (FUL.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 22, 2025, Fulham Shore PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $6.65 to $17.25 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $17.25 +22.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $11.67 -16.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $8.10 -42.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $6.65 -52.7%
Earnings Power Value $8.90 -36.6%

Is Fulham Shore PLC (FUL.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $14.05, the stock appears to be moderately 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 Fulham Shore 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 0.5 0.56
Cost of equity 7.0% 8.9%
Cost of debt 7.6% 8.1%
Tax rate 28.3% 41.7%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.97 0.97
After-tax WACC 6.2% 6.9%

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: 6.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $83 (FY03-2022) to $154 (FY03-2032)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 4% to 3%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 10% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $12 $165M 87.9%
10-Year Growth $17 $200M 77.5%
5-Year EBITDA $8 $144M 86.1%
10-Year EBITDA $13 $170M 73.5%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.0%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.5%
  • Fair value: $8.10 (-42.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.9% (Low) to 7.0% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $3 to $10
  • Selected fair value: $6.65 (-52.7% 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 $10M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.9% - 6.2%
Enterprise Value $140M - $154M
Net Debt $91M
Equity Value $49M - $63M
Outstanding Shares 6M
Fair Value $8 - $10
Selected Fair Value $8.90

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $89M
Enterprise Value $180M
Trailing P/E 49.73
Forward P/E 32.90
Trailing EV/EBITDA 9.25
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.97

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% $5.18
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $2.92
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $1.62
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $1.00
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.89
Weighted Average 100% $11.60

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Fulham Shore PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $11.60, which is approximately 17.4% below the current market price of $14.05.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (4% to 3% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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