What is GRBK's Intrinsic value?

Green Brick Partners Inc (GRBK) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 19, 2025, Green Brick Partners Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $83.37 to $127.11 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $127.11 +113.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $107.96 +81.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $91.54 +53.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $86.29 +44.8%
Earnings Power Value $83.37 +39.9%

Is Green Brick Partners Inc (GRBK) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $59.59, 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 Green Brick Partners Inc'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 0.86 0.89
Cost of equity 7.8% 9.9%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 19.7% 20.6%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.15 0.15
After-tax WACC 7.3% 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: 8.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,099 (FY12-2024) to $3,158 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 20% to 19%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $108 $4,974M 68.9%
10-Year Growth $127 $5,815M 51.6%
5-Year EBITDA $95 $4,414M 64.9%
10-Year EBITDA $115 $5,283M 46.7%

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: 0.8%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.8%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $91.54 (53.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.9% (Low) to 7.8% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $60 to $112
  • Selected fair value: $86.29 (44.8% 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 $316M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.1% - 7.3%
Enterprise Value $3,468M - $4,319M
Net Debt $231M
Equity Value $3,236M - $4,088M
Outstanding Shares 44M
Fair Value $74 - $93
Selected Fair Value $83.37

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2618M
Enterprise Value $2849M
Trailing P/E 7.01
Forward P/E 6.43
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.10
Current Dividend Yield 11.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.15

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% $38.13
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $26.99
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $18.31
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $12.94
Earnings Power Value 10% $8.34
Weighted Average 100% $104.71

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Green Brick Partners Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $104.71, which is approximately 75.7% above the current market price of $59.59.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (20% to 19% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.15)

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