What is INOV's Intrinsic value?

Inovalon Holdings Inc (INOV) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Inovalon Holdings Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $4.14 to $14.21 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $14.21 -55.0%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $9.05 -71.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $4.66 -85.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $11.89 -62.3%
Earnings Power Value $4.14 -86.9%

Is Inovalon Holdings Inc (INOV) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $31.55, 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 Inovalon Holdings 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 3.2% 3.7%
Equity market risk premium 4.2% 5.2%
Adjusted beta 0.64 0.79
Cost of equity 5.9% 8.3%
Cost of debt 8.0% 8.0%
Tax rate 31.5% 35.6%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.14 0.14
After-tax WACC 5.8% 7.9%

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: 6.9% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $668 (FY12-2020) to $1,711 (FY12-2030)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 3% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 12% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $15 $3,101M 89.7%
10-Year Growth $23 $4,412M 80.7%
5-Year EBITDA $4 $1,806M 82.3%
10-Year EBITDA $7 $2,563M 66.9%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.1%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $4.66 (-85.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.3% (Low) to 5.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $4 to $35
  • Selected fair value: $11.89 (-62.3% 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 $124M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.9% - 5.8%
Enterprise Value $1,570M - $2,137M
Net Debt $801M
Equity Value $769M - $1,336M
Outstanding Shares 155M
Fair Value $5 - $9
Selected Fair Value $4.14

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $8018M
Enterprise Value $8819M
Trailing P/E 154.44
Forward P/E 421.27
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.35
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.14

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% $4.26
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $2.26
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $0.93
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $1.78
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.41
Weighted Average 100% $9.65

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Inovalon Holdings Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $9.65, which is approximately 69.4% below the current market price of $31.55.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (3% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.14)

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