What is LIT.MI's Intrinsic value?

Reti Telematiche Italiane SpA (LIT.MI) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Reti Telematiche Italiane SpA's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.67 to $3.89 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $3.89 +25.4%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $2.28 -26.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $1.13 -63.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $1.18 -62.1%
Earnings Power Value $0.67 -78.5%

Is Reti Telematiche Italiane SpA (LIT.MI) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $3.10, the stock appears to be significantly 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 Reti Telematiche Italiane SpA'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 3.8% 4.3%
Equity market risk premium 6.9% 7.9%
Adjusted beta 0.84 0.94
Cost of equity 9.6% 12.3%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 3.6% 4.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.37 0.37
After-tax WACC 8.3% 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: 9.3% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $143 (FY12-2020) to $360 (FY12-2030)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 11% to 9%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 43% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $2 $509M 80.8%
10-Year Growth $4 $765M 63.5%
5-Year EBITDA $3 $661M 85.3%
10-Year EBITDA $4 $856M 67.4%

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: 28.8%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 11.0%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $1.13 (-63.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 12.3% (Low) to 9.6% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $1 to $2
  • Selected fair value: $1.18 (-62.1% 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 $23M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.2% - 8.3%
Enterprise Value $224M - $276M
Net Debt $143M
Equity Value $81M - $133M
Outstanding Shares 160M
Fair Value $1 - $1
Selected Fair Value $0.67

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $496M
Enterprise Value $639M
Trailing P/E 30.06
Forward P/E 31.25
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.60
Current Dividend Yield 95.78%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 14.47%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.37

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% $1.17
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $0.57
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $0.23
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $0.18
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.07
Weighted Average 100% $2.21

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Reti Telematiche Italiane SpA's weighted average intrinsic value is $2.21, which is approximately 28.8% below the current market price of $3.10.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (11% to 9% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 14.47%

Given these factors, we believe Reti Telematiche Italiane SpA is currently significantly overvalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.