What is MDC.L's Intrinsic value?

Mediclinic International PLC (MDC.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 29, 2025, Mediclinic International PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $400.11 to $2447.26 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $523.85 +4.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $507.12 +1.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $400.11 -20.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $426.35 -14.9%
Earnings Power Value $2447.26 +388.5%

Is Mediclinic International PLC (MDC.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $501.00, the stock appears to be significantly 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 Mediclinic International 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 0.38 0.45
Cost of equity 6.3% 8.1%
Cost of debt 4.0% 5.7%
Tax rate 7.3% 13.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.7 0.7
After-tax WACC 5.2% 6.8%

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: 6.0% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $3,233 (FY03-2022) to $4,025 (FY03-2032)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $507 $6,056M 84.7%
10-Year Growth $524 $6,180M 69.4%
5-Year EBITDA $29 $2,518M 63.1%
10-Year EBITDA $127 $3,245M 41.7%

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: 13.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $400.11 (-20.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.1% (Low) to 6.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $224 to $628
  • Selected fair value: $426.35 (-14.9% 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 $1,208M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.8% - 5.2%
Enterprise Value $17,671M - $23,147M
Net Debt $2,304M
Equity Value $15,367M - $20,843M
Outstanding Shares 7M
Fair Value $2,077 - $2,817
Selected Fair Value $2447.26

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $3706M
Enterprise Value $6010M
Trailing P/E 21.93
Forward P/E 19.46
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.90
Current Dividend Yield 59.36%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -27.58%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.70

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% $157.15
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $126.78
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $80.02
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $63.95
Earnings Power Value 10% $244.73
Weighted Average 100% $672.63

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Mediclinic International PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $672.63, which is approximately 34.3% above the current market price of $501.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

Given these factors, we believe Mediclinic International PLC is currently significantly undervalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.