What is MGP's Intrinsic value?

MGM Growth Properties LLC (MGP) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 6, 2025, MGM Growth Properties LLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $36.53 to $52.01 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $36.53 -12.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $39.78 -4.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $36.53 -12.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $38.90 -6.6%
Earnings Power Value $52.01 +24.9%

Is MGM Growth Properties LLC (MGP) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $41.64, 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 MGM Growth Properties LLC'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 3.2% 3.7%
Equity market risk premium 4.2% 5.2%
Adjusted beta 1.27 1.32
Cost of equity 8.6% 11.1%
Cost of debt 5.0% 8.0%
Tax rate 2.8% 2.9%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.65 0.65
After-tax WACC 7.1% 9.8%

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: 8.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $782 (FY12-2021) to $981 (FY12-2031)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 46% to 46%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $40 $10,397M 80.4%
10-Year Growth $37 $9,888M 63.1%
5-Year EBITDA $35 $5,532M 63.2%
10-Year EBITDA $40 $6,255M 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: 152.4%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.8%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $36.53 (-12.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.1% (Low) to 8.6% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $20 to $58
  • Selected fair value: $38.90 (-6.6% 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 $1,015M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.8% - 7.1%
Enterprise Value $10,348M - $14,279M
Net Debt $4,161M
Equity Value $6,186M - $10,118M
Outstanding Shares 157M
Fair Value $39 - $65
Selected Fair Value $52.01

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $6527M
Enterprise Value $6527M
Trailing P/E 0.00
Forward P/E 17.53
Trailing EV/EBITDA 9.55
Current Dividend Yield 841.38%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 9.04%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.65

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% $10.96
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $9.95
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $7.31
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $5.84
Earnings Power Value 10% $5.20
Weighted Average 100% $39.25

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, MGM Growth Properties LLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $39.25, which is approximately 5.7% below the current market price of $41.64.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (46% to 46% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 9.04%

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