What is LAND.L's Intrinsic value?

Land Securities Group PLC (LAND.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Land Securities Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $147.37 to $889.73 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $889.73 +47.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $804.41 +33.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $147.37 -75.5%
Earnings Power Value $173.15 -71.3%

Is Land Securities Group PLC (LAND.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $602.50, the stock appears to be fairly valued.

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 Land Securities Group 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 0.9 0.98
Cost of equity 9.4% 11.8%
Cost of debt 4.0% 5.2%
Tax rate 19.0% 19.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.84 0.84
After-tax WACC 6.6% 8.3%

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: 7.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $824 (FY03-2024) to $1,135 (FY03-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from -41% to -34%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $804 $9,631M 78.9%
10-Year Growth $890 $10,265M 61.2%
5-Year EBITDA $509 $7,439M 72.7%
10-Year EBITDA $646 $8,453M 52.9%

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: 278.3%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 10.6%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $-555.19 (-192.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.8% (Low) to 9.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $92 to $202
  • Selected fair value: $147.37 (-75.5% 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 $363M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.3% - 6.6%
Enterprise Value $4,353M - $5,536M
Net Debt $3,659M
Equity Value $694M - $1,877M
Outstanding Shares 7M
Fair Value $94 - $253
Selected Fair Value $173.15

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $4473M
Enterprise Value $8132M
Trailing P/E 42.20
Forward P/E 42.20
Trailing EV/EBITDA 15.25
Current Dividend Yield 658.93%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -3.96%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.84

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) 37% $266.92
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 31% $201.10
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 19% $22.11
Earnings Power Value 12% $17.31
Weighted Average 100% $634.30

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Land Securities Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $634.30, which is approximately 5.3% above the current market price of $602.50.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (-41% to -34% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

Given these factors, we believe Land Securities Group PLC is currently fairly valued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.