What is MAXR's Intrinsic value?

Maxar Technologies Inc (MAXR) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 8, 2025, Maxar Technologies Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $9.03 to $67.34 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $67.34 +27.1%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $35.77 -32.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $9.03 -83.0%
Earnings Power Value $30.32 -42.8%

Is Maxar Technologies Inc (MAXR) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $52.99, 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 Maxar Technologies 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 0.82 1.07
Cost of equity 7.7% 10.9%
Cost of debt 6.4% 23.9%
Tax rate 6.0% 16.6%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.57 0.57
After-tax WACC 7.0% 14.2%

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: 10.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $1,605 (FY12-2022) to $2,519 (FY12-2032)
  • Net profit margin expansion from -9% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 16% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $(1,234) $1,459M 78.7%
10-Year Growth $0 $2,148M 62.6%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $9.03 (-83.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.9% (Low) to 7.7% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $(18) to $(70)
  • Selected fair value: $0.00 (-100.0% 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 $409M
Discount Rate (WACC) 14.2% - 7.0%
Enterprise Value $2,889M - $5,801M
Net Debt $2,142M
Equity Value $747M - $3,659M
Outstanding Shares 73M
Fair Value $10 - $50
Selected Fair Value $30.32

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $3850M
Enterprise Value $5992M
Trailing P/E 0.00
Forward P/E -25.70
Trailing EV/EBITDA 20.95
Current Dividend Yield 7.59%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -45.99%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.57

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) 35% $20.20
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 29% $8.94
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 24% $1.81
Earnings Power Value 12% $3.03
Weighted Average 100% $39.98

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Maxar Technologies Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $39.98, which is approximately 24.6% below the current market price of $52.99.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (-9% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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