What is HUR.L's DCF valuation?

Hurricane Energy PLC (HUR.L) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 31, 2025, Hurricane Energy PLC has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $12.75 per share. With the current market price at $7.79, this represents a potential upside of 63.6%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $13.72
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $12.75
Potential Upside (5-year) 76.1%
Potential Upside (10-year) 63.6%
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.7% - 13.6%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $311 million in 12-2022 to $44 million by 12-2032, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately -17.8%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2022 311 29%
12-2023 200 -36%
12-2024 35 -83%
12-2025 36 2%
12-2026 37 5%
12-2027 38 3%
12-2028 39 3%
12-2029 41 4%
12-2030 42 2%
12-2031 43 3%
12-2032 44 2%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 35% in 12-2022 to 35% by 12-2032, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2022 109 35%
12-2023 70 35%
12-2024 12 35%
12-2025 12 35%
12-2026 13 35%
12-2027 13 35%
12-2028 14 35%
12-2029 14 35%
12-2030 15 35%
12-2031 15 35%
12-2032 16 35%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $69 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 18% 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)
12-2023 34
12-2024 24
12-2025 13
12-2026 13
12-2027 12
12-2028 7

3. Working Capital Requirements

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

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 39
Days Inventory 34
Days Payables 8

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
2023 114 1 36 4 73
2024 38 0 6 (26) 57
2025 28 0 6 0 21
2026 28 0 7 1 20
2027 28 0 7 (0) 21

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 7.7% - 13.6%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 0.0% - 1.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 1.2x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 13.72 76.1%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 12.75 63.6%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 9.95 27.7%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 10.97 40.9%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $284M
  • 10-Year Model: $258M

Investment Conclusion

Is Hurricane Energy PLC (HUR.L) a buy or a sell? Hurricane Energy PLC is definitely a buy. Based on our DCF analysis, Hurricane Energy PLC (HUR.L) appears to be significantly undervalued with upside potential of 63.6%.

Investors should consider a strong buy at the current market price of $7.79.