What is LTG.L's Intrinsic value?

Learning Technologies Group PLC (LTG.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 22, 2025, Learning Technologies Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $53.87 to $124.75 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $92.14 -7.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $53.87 -46.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $56.94 -43.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $100.04 +0.1%
Earnings Power Value $124.75 +24.9%

Is Learning Technologies Group PLC (LTG.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $99.90, the stock appears to be moderately 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 Learning Technologies 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 0.75 0.79
Cost of equity 8.5% 10.5%
Cost of debt 4.0% 5.2%
Tax rate 27.1% 28.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.21 0.21
After-tax WACC 7.5% 9.3%

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: 8.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $562 (FY12-2023) to $948 (FY12-2033)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 6% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 4% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $54 $493M 79.1%
10-Year Growth $92 $796M 71.4%
5-Year EBITDA $90 $783M 86.9%
10-Year EBITDA $108 $925M 75.4%

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: 49.2%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.5%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $56.94 (-43.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.5% (Low) to 8.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $53 to $147
  • Selected fair value: $100.04 (0.1% 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 $88M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.3% - 7.5%
Enterprise Value $942M - $1,167M
Net Debt $66M
Equity Value $876M - $1,101M
Outstanding Shares 8M
Fair Value $111 - $139
Selected Fair Value $124.75

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $792M
Enterprise Value $858M
Trailing P/E 17.52
Forward P/E 27.88
Trailing EV/EBITDA 12.45
Current Dividend Yield 280.74%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 33.30%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.21

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% $27.64
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $13.47
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $11.39
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $15.01
Earnings Power Value 10% $12.47
Weighted Average 100% $79.98

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Learning Technologies Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $79.98, which is approximately 19.9% below the current market price of $99.90.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (6% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.21)
  • Historical dividend growth of 33.30%

Given these factors, we believe Learning Technologies Group PLC is currently moderately overvalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.