What is GYS.L's Intrinsic value?

Gamesys Group PLC (GYS.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 4, 2025, Gamesys Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $1367.67 to $2866.16 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $2866.16 +54.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $2290.53 +23.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $1367.67 -26.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $1539.87 -16.8%
Earnings Power Value $2264.53 +22.4%

Is Gamesys Group PLC (GYS.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $1850.00, the stock appears to be moderately 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 Gamesys 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 2.9% 3.4%
Equity market risk premium 5.3% 6.3%
Adjusted beta 0.73 0.87
Cost of equity 6.8% 9.5%
Cost of debt 4.7% 6.0%
Tax rate 1.7% 2.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.26 0.26
After-tax WACC 6.4% 8.7%

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: 7.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $728 (FY12-2020) to $1,684 (FY12-2030)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 9% to 9%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 2% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $2,291 $2,770M 82.1%
10-Year Growth $2,866 $3,401M 68.4%
5-Year EBITDA $724 $1,055M 53.1%
10-Year EBITDA $1,261 $1,643M 34.6%

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: 53.4%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $1367.67 (-26.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.5% (Low) to 6.8% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $699 to $2,381
  • Selected fair value: $1539.87 (-16.8% 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 $202M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.7% - 6.4%
Enterprise Value $2,310M - $3,174M
Net Debt $262M
Equity Value $2,047M - $2,912M
Outstanding Shares 1M
Fair Value $1,870 - $2,659
Selected Fair Value $2264.53

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2026M
Enterprise Value $2288M
Trailing P/E 24.76
Forward P/E 27.25
Trailing EV/EBITDA 4.65
Current Dividend Yield 215.74%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.26

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% $859.85
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $572.63
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $273.53
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $230.98
Earnings Power Value 10% $226.45
Weighted Average 100% $2163.45

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Gamesys Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $2163.45, which is approximately 16.9% above the current market price of $1850.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (9% to 9% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.26)

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