What is IBKR's Intrinsic value?

Interactive Brokers Group Inc (IBKR) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 7, 2025, Interactive Brokers Group Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $9.56 to $155.42 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $130.88 -38.2%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $9.56 -95.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $155.42 -26.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $111.24 -47.5%
Earnings Power Value $49.72 -76.5%

Is Interactive Brokers Group Inc (IBKR) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $211.83, the stock appears to be significantly 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 Interactive Brokers Group 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 0.43 0.63
Cost of equity 5.9% 8.4%
Cost of debt 15.6% 20.8%
Tax rate 7.8% 8.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.18 0.18
After-tax WACC 7.2% 10.0%

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: 8.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $9,376 (FY12-2024) to $9,079 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 36% to 48%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $10 $17,446M 118.6%
10-Year Growth $131 $68,716M 83.3%
5-Year EBITDA $52 $35,419M 109.1%
10-Year EBITDA $81 $47,531M 75.9%

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: 13.6%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.1%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $155.42 (-26.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.4% (Low) to 5.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $24 to $198
  • Selected fair value: $111.24 (-47.5% 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 $2,880M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.0% - 7.2%
Enterprise Value $28,663M - $40,170M
Net Debt $13,406M
Equity Value $15,257M - $26,764M
Outstanding Shares 423M
Fair Value $36 - $63
Selected Fair Value $49.72

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $89519M
Enterprise Value $102925M
Trailing P/E 112.89
Forward P/E 41.55
Trailing EV/EBITDA 17.60
Current Dividend Yield 12.06%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 30.21%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.18

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% $39.26
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $2.39
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $31.08
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $16.69
Earnings Power Value 10% $4.97
Weighted Average 100% $94.40

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Interactive Brokers Group Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $94.40, which is approximately 55.4% below the current market price of $211.83.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (36% to 48% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.18)
  • Historical dividend growth of 30.21%

Given these factors, we believe Interactive Brokers Group Inc is currently significantly overvalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.