What is KLED.ST's Intrinsic value?

Kungsleden AB (KLED.ST) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 22, 2025, Kungsleden AB's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $14.74 to $384.24 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $135.33 +12.4%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $129.45 +7.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $151.17 +25.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $384.24 +219.1%
Earnings Power Value $14.74 -87.8%

Is Kungsleden AB (KLED.ST) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $120.40, 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 Kungsleden AB'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 0.6% 1.1%
Equity market risk premium 5.2% 6.2%
Adjusted beta 0.98 1.13
Cost of equity 5.8% 8.7%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 21.3% 22.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.72 0.72
After-tax WACC 4.7% 6.5%

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: 5.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,530 (FY12-2020) to $3,626 (FY12-2030)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 65% to 64%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $129 $47,671M 88.8%
10-Year Growth $135 $48,955M 78.1%
5-Year EBITDA $138 $49,447M 89.2%
10-Year EBITDA $142 $50,448M 78.7%

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: 25.9%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $151.17 (25.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.7% (Low) to 5.8% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $133 to $635
  • Selected fair value: $384.24 (219.1% 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 $1,230M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.5% - 4.7%
Enterprise Value $18,887M - $26,351M
Net Debt $19,399M
Equity Value $(512)M - $6,952M
Outstanding Shares 218M
Fair Value $(2) - $32
Selected Fair Value $14.74

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $26296M
Enterprise Value $47027M
Trailing P/E 9.96
Forward P/E 16.49
Trailing EV/EBITDA 29.75
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -1.54%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.72

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% $40.60
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $32.36
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $30.23
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $57.64
Earnings Power Value 10% $1.47
Weighted Average 100% $162.30

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Kungsleden AB's weighted average intrinsic value is $162.30, which is approximately 34.8% above the current market price of $120.40.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (65% to 64% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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