What is HSV.L's DCF valuation?

HomeServe PLC (HSV.L) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 21, 2025, HomeServe PLC has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $912.61 per share. With the current market price at $0.00, this represents a potential upside of 2.3%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $912.61
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $0.00
Potential Upside (5-year) -23.8%
Potential Upside (10-year) 2.3%
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.3% - 8.1%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $1429 million in 03-2022 to $2903 million by 03-2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7.3%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
03-2022 1429 10%
03-2023 1480 4%
03-2024 1579 7%
03-2025 1690 7%
03-2026 1852 10%
03-2027 2004 8%
03-2028 2169 8%
03-2029 2304 6%
03-2030 2492 8%
03-2031 2673 7%
03-2032 2903 9%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 9% in 03-2022 to 10% by 03-2032, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
03-2022 133 9%
03-2023 141 10%
03-2024 152 10%
03-2025 164 10%
03-2026 181 10%
03-2027 198 10%
03-2028 215 10%
03-2029 228 10%
03-2030 247 10%
03-2031 266 10%
03-2032 289 10%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $91 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 8% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
03-2023 91
03-2024 96
03-2025 108
03-2026 125
03-2027 145
03-2028 157

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 130
Days Inventory 162
Days Payables 0

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
6M/2023 152 21 62 22 46
2024 326 46 133 17 130
2025 357 50 143 41 124
2026 400 55 156 62 126
2027 445 60 169 48 167

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 6.3% - 8.1%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 6.0x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 912.61 -23.8%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 0.00 2.3%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 458.44 +Inf%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 677.11 +Inf%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $3,779M
  • 10-Year Model: $4,837M

Investment Conclusion

Is HomeServe PLC (HSV.L) a buy or a sell? HomeServe PLC is definitely a buy. Based on our DCF analysis, HomeServe PLC (HSV.L) appears to be significantly undervalued with upside potential of 2.3%. The company's strong projected growth in revenue and profitability, coupled with consistent capital expenditure, supports our positive outlook on its intrinsic value.

Key investment drivers include:

  • Expanding profit margins (from 9% to 10%)
  • Steady revenue growth (7.3% CAGR)

Investors should consider a strong buy at the current market price of $0.00.