What is INSE.L's Intrinsic value?

Inspired Energy PLC (INSE.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 8, 2025, Inspired Energy PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $55.86 to $165.81 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $165.81 +121.1%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $110.63 +47.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $80.26 +7.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $55.86 -25.5%
Earnings Power Value $114.55 +52.7%

Is Inspired Energy PLC (INSE.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $75.00, the stock appears to be significantly 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 Inspired Energy 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 4.0% 4.5%
Equity market risk premium 6.0% 7.0%
Adjusted beta 0.77 1.01
Cost of equity 8.6% 12.0%
Cost of debt 4.7% 7.0%
Tax rate 13.0% 16.9%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.55 0.55
After-tax WACC 7.0% 9.8%

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: 8.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $94 (FY12-2024) to $242 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 10% to 11%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 8% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $111 $241M 72.4%
10-Year Growth $166 $330M 56.5%
5-Year EBITDA $50 $143M 53.6%
10-Year EBITDA $97 $219M 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: 31.6%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 10.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0%
  • Fair value: $80.26 (7.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 12.0% (Low) to 8.6% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5% (Low) to 1.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $36 to $76
  • Selected fair value: $55.86 (-25.5% 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 $20M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.8% - 7.0%
Enterprise Value $205M - $289M
Net Debt $62M
Equity Value $144M - $227M
Outstanding Shares 2M
Fair Value $89 - $140
Selected Fair Value $114.55

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $121M
Enterprise Value $183M
Trailing P/E 12.60
Forward P/E 9.81
Trailing EV/EBITDA 2.90
Current Dividend Yield 250.55%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 34.68%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.55

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% $49.74
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $27.66
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $16.05
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $8.38
Earnings Power Value 10% $11.45
Weighted Average 100% $113.28

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Inspired Energy PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $113.28, which is approximately 51.0% above the current market price of $75.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (10% to 11% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 34.68%

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