What is MDLZ's Intrinsic value?

Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of July 16, 2025, Mondelez International Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $44.32 to $90.71 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $90.71 +35.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $77.50 +16.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $64.45 -3.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $47.82 -28.4%
Earnings Power Value $44.32 -33.6%

Is Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $66.74, the stock appears to be fairly valued.

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 Mondelez International 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 0.32 0.36
Cost of equity 5.3% 6.9%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.8%
Tax rate 26.5% 27.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.2 0.2
After-tax WACC 4.9% 6.3%

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: 5.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $36,441 (FY12-2024) to $52,467 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 13% to 13%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $78 $118,329M 80.9%
10-Year Growth $91 $135,433M 66.7%
5-Year EBITDA $56 $90,271M 74.9%
10-Year EBITDA $70 $109,075M 58.7%

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: 66.5%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 6.1%
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0%
  • Fair value: $64.45 (-3.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 6.9% (Low) to 5.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5% (Low) to 1.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $31 to $65
  • Selected fair value: $47.82 (-28.4% 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 $4,172M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.3% - 4.9%
Enterprise Value $66,262M - $84,465M
Net Debt $17,977M
Equity Value $48,285M - $66,488M
Outstanding Shares 1,295M
Fair Value $37 - $51
Selected Fair Value $44.32

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $86416M
Enterprise Value $104393M
Trailing P/E 24.00
Forward P/E 18.81
Trailing EV/EBITDA 9.95
Current Dividend Yield 275.22%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 8.77%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.20

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% $27.21
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $19.38
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $12.89
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $7.17
Earnings Power Value 10% $4.43
Weighted Average 100% $71.08

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Mondelez International Inc's intrinsic value is $71.08, which is approximately 6.5% above the current market price of $66.74.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (13% to 13% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.20)
  • Historical dividend growth of 8.77%

Given these factors, we believe Mondelez International Inc is currently fairly valued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.