What is LTC's Intrinsic value?

LTC Properties Inc (LTC) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 21, 2025, LTC Properties Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $22.04 to $84.35 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $36.35 +3.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $39.01 +11.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $22.04 -37.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $84.35 +141.2%
Earnings Power Value $27.01 -22.8%

Is LTC Properties Inc (LTC) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $34.97, the stock appears to be moderately 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 LTC Properties 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 0.48 0.57
Cost of equity 6.1% 8.1%
Cost of debt 4.7% 6.1%
Tax rate 26.2% 27.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.42 0.42
After-tax WACC 5.3% 7.0%

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: 6.1% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $210 (FY12-2024) to $163 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 45% to 34%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 19% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $39 $2,450M 86.8%
10-Year Growth $36 $2,328M 75.2%
5-Year EBITDA $21 $1,605M 79.8%
10-Year EBITDA $22 $1,658M 65.2%

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: 92.3%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.1%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.5%
  • Fair value: $22.04 (-37.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.1% (Low) to 6.1% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.5% (Low) to 4.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $31 to $138
  • Selected fair value: $84.35 (141.2% 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 $115M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.0% - 5.3%
Enterprise Value $1,638M - $2,161M
Net Debt $659M
Equity Value $979M - $1,502M
Outstanding Shares 46M
Fair Value $21 - $33
Selected Fair Value $27.01

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $1606M
Enterprise Value $2265M
Trailing P/E 14.38
Forward P/E 32.24
Trailing EV/EBITDA 14.80
Current Dividend Yield 639.97%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 2.72%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.42

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% $10.91
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $9.75
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $4.41
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $12.65
Earnings Power Value 10% $2.70
Weighted Average 100% $40.42

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, LTC Properties Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $40.42, which is approximately 15.6% above the current market price of $34.97.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (45% to 34% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 2.72%

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