What is MEDI.OL's Intrinsic value?

Medistim ASA (MEDI.OL) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 17, 2025, Medistim ASA's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $97.61 to $156.00 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $131.81 -31.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $119.21 -38.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $97.61 -49.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $124.28 -35.8%
Earnings Power Value $156.00 -19.4%

Is Medistim ASA (MEDI.OL) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $193.50, 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 Medistim ASA'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 3.3% 3.8%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.57 0.7
Cost of equity 6.2% 8.6%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 22.4% 22.9%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.01 0.01
After-tax WACC 6.2% 8.5%

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: 7.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $563 (FY12-2024) to $979 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 18% to 18%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $119 $2,029M 78.1%
10-Year Growth $132 $2,260M 61.9%
5-Year EBITDA $136 $2,332M 80.9%
10-Year EBITDA $147 $2,546M 66.2%

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: 7.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $97.61 (-49.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.6% (Low) to 6.2% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $62 to $187
  • Selected fair value: $124.28 (-35.8% 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 $194M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.5% - 6.2%
Enterprise Value $2,277M - $3,130M
Net Debt $(157)M
Equity Value $2,434M - $3,288M
Outstanding Shares 18M
Fair Value $133 - $179
Selected Fair Value $156.00

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $3549M
Enterprise Value $3392M
Trailing P/E 28.88
Forward P/E 31.21
Trailing EV/EBITDA 13.70
Current Dividend Yield 230.21%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 13.28%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.01

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% $39.54
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $29.80
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $19.52
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $18.64
Earnings Power Value 10% $15.60
Weighted Average 100% $123.11

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Medistim ASA's weighted average intrinsic value is $123.11, which is approximately 36.4% below the current market price of $193.50.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (18% to 18% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.01)
  • Historical dividend growth of 13.28%

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