What is LL's DCF valuation?

Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (LL) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 27, 2025, Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $0.00 per share. With the current market price at $0.84, this represents a potential upside of -9037227.8%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $0.00
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $0.00
Potential Upside (5-year) -9126248.2%
Potential Upside (10-year) -9037227.8%
Discount Rate (WACC) 5.7% - 6.2%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $905 million in 12-2023 to $898 million by 12-2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately -0.1%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2023 905 19%
12-2024 708 -22%
12-2025 723 2%
12-2026 749 4%
12-2027 765 2%
12-2028 786 3%
12-2029 802 2%
12-2030 818 2%
12-2031 834 2%
12-2032 860 3%
12-2033 898 4%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from -11% in 12-2023 to -3% by 12-2033, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2023 (103) -11%
12-2024 (51) -7%
12-2025 (44) -6%
12-2026 (38) -5%
12-2027 (31) -4%
12-2028 (24) -3%
12-2029 (25) -3%
12-2030 (25) -3%
12-2031 (26) -3%
12-2032 (27) -3%
12-2033 (28) -3%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $19 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 2% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
12-2024 17
12-2025 17
12-2026 15
12-2027 14
12-2028 13
12-2029 13

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 0
Days Inventory 156
Days Payables 33

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
9M/2024 (36) (8) 9 (36) (2)
2025 (41) (9) 13 10 (55)
2026 (35) (8) 13 (4) (37)
2027 (29) (7) 13 1 (37)
2028 (21) (5) 14 3 (33)

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 5.7% - 6.2%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 1.0% - 3.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 11.5x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 0.00 -9126248.2%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 0.00 -9037227.8%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 0.00 -100.0%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 0.00 -100.0%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $(830)M
  • 10-Year Model: $(821)M

Investment Conclusion

Is Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (LL) a buy or a sell? Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc is definitely a sell. Based on our DCF analysis, Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (LL) appears to be overvalued with upside potential of -9037227.8%. The company's strong projected growth in revenue and profitability, coupled with consistent capital expenditure, supports our positive outlook on its intrinsic value.

Key investment drivers include:

  • Expanding profit margins (from -11% to -3%)
  • Strong free cash flow generation

Investors should consider reducing exposure at the current market price of $0.84.