What is KARN.SW's Intrinsic value?

Kardex Holding AG (KARN.SW) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 17, 2025, Kardex Holding AG's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $124.40 to $260.36 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $260.36 -2.5%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $209.32 -21.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $199.74 -25.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $220.83 -17.3%
Earnings Power Value $124.40 -53.4%

Is Kardex Holding AG (KARN.SW) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $267.00, the stock appears to be moderately 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 Kardex Holding AG'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 1.0% 1.5%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.9 0.97
Cost of equity 5.6% 7.9%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 23.7% 25.1%
Debt/Equity ratio 0 0
After-tax WACC 5.6% 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: 6.7% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $791 (FY12-2024) to $1,628 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 10% to 10%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $223 $1,590M 80.8%
10-Year Growth $278 $2,011M 67.8%
5-Year EBITDA $245 $1,757M 82.6%
10-Year EBITDA $303 $2,206M 70.6%

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: 48.8%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 6.7%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $199.74 (-25.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.9% (Low) to 5.6% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $106 to $366
  • Selected fair value: $220.83 (-17.3% 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 $58M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.9% - 5.6%
Enterprise Value $735M - $1,045M
Net Debt $(136)M
Equity Value $871M - $1,181M
Outstanding Shares 8M
Fair Value $113 - $153
Selected Fair Value $124.40

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2064M
Enterprise Value $1936M
Trailing P/E 27.29
Forward P/E 26.79
Trailing EV/EBITDA 13.05
Current Dividend Yield 181.65%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 4.77%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.00

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% $78.11
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $52.33
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $39.95
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $33.12
Earnings Power Value 10% $12.44
Weighted Average 100% $215.95

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Kardex Holding AG's weighted average intrinsic value is $215.95, which is approximately 19.1% below the current market price of $267.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (10% to 10% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.00)
  • Historical dividend growth of 4.77%

Given these factors, we believe Kardex Holding AG is currently moderately overvalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.