What is LII's Intrinsic value?

Lennox International Inc (LII) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 3, 2025, Lennox International Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $171.40 to $840.65 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $840.65 +52.4%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $670.90 +21.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $532.35 -3.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $342.91 -37.9%
Earnings Power Value $171.40 -68.9%

Is Lennox International Inc (LII) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $551.78, 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 Lennox International 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 3.9% 4.4%
Equity market risk premium 4.6% 5.6%
Adjusted beta 0.91 1.01
Cost of equity 8.1% 10.5%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 19.1% 19.5%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.06 0.06
After-tax WACC 7.8% 10.2%

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: 9.0% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $5,341 (FY12-2024) to $9,254 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 15% to 29%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $671 $24,736M 77.7%
10-Year Growth $841 $30,759M 61.3%
5-Year EBITDA $544 $20,229M 72.7%
10-Year EBITDA $705 $25,958M 54.1%

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: 20.2%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $532.35 (-3.5% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.5% (Low) to 8.1% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $185 to $501
  • Selected fair value: $342.91 (-37.9% 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 $620M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.2% - 7.8%
Enterprise Value $6,091M - $7,936M
Net Debt $932M
Equity Value $5,159M - $7,004M
Outstanding Shares 35M
Fair Value $145 - $197
Selected Fair Value $171.40

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $19577M
Enterprise Value $20509M
Trailing P/E 24.38
Forward P/E 20.20
Trailing EV/EBITDA 9.40
Current Dividend Yield 80.94%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 7.94%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.06

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% $252.20
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $167.73
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $106.47
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $51.44
Earnings Power Value 10% $17.14
Weighted Average 100% $594.97

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Lennox International Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $594.97, which is approximately 7.8% above the current market price of $551.78.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (15% to 29% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.06)
  • Historical dividend growth of 7.94%

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