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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MC.PA) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $485.11 per share. With the current market price at $485.10, this represents a potential upside of -16.8%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $403.76
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $485.11
Potential Upside (5-year) -16.8%
Potential Upside (10-year) 0.0%
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.1% - 10.3%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $84683 million in 12-2024 to $176252 million by 12-2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7.6%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2024 84683 2%
12-2025 89418 6%
12-2026 97808 9%
12-2027 103759 6%
12-2028 113103 9%
12-2029 121221 7%
12-2030 132118 9%
12-2031 141554 7%
12-2032 151352 7%
12-2033 161749 7%
12-2034 176252 9%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 15% in 12-2024 to 16% by 12-2034, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2024 12958 15%
12-2025 14029 16%
12-2026 15345 16%
12-2027 16278 16%
12-2028 17744 16%
12-2029 19018 16%
12-2030 20728 16%
12-2031 22208 16%
12-2032 23745 16%
12-2033 25376 16%
12-2034 27652 16%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $4714 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 6% 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)
12-2025 5355
12-2026 6063
12-2027 6362
12-2028 6235
12-2029 6662
12-2030 7204

3. Working Capital Requirements

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

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 20
Days Inventory 306
Days Payables 121

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
2025 25238 5099 5670 45 14423
2026 27811 5578 6202 2371 13661
2027 29434 5917 6579 1398 15539
2028 31384 6450 7172 1891 15871
2029 33616 6913 7687 1976 17041

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 8.1% - 10.3%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 2.0% - 4.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 10.2x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 403.76 -16.8%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 485.11 0.0%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 471.29 -2.8%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 550.62 13.5%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $233,027M
  • 10-Year Model: $273,717M

Investment Conclusion

Is LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MC.PA) a buy or a sell? LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is definitely a sell. Based on our DCF analysis, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (MC.PA) appears to be slightly undervalued with upside potential of -16.8%. 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 15% to 16%)
  • Steady revenue growth (7.6% CAGR)

Investors should consider a hold with potential to accumulate at the current market price of $485.10.