What is MLR's Intrinsic value?

Miller Industries Inc (MLR) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 14, 2025, Miller Industries Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $39.06 to $213.39 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $213.39 +387.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $154.32 +252.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $140.56 +221.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $68.50 +56.6%
Earnings Power Value $39.06 -10.7%

Is Miller Industries Inc (MLR) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $43.74, 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 Miller Industries 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 0.96 1.12
Cost of equity 8.3% 11.1%
Cost of debt 4.8% 4.8%
Tax rate 21.0% 21.3%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.13 0.13
After-tax WACC 7.7% 10.3%

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: 9.0% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $1,258 (FY12-2024) to $2,123 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 12%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 2% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $154 $1,816M 76.7%
10-Year Growth $213 $2,493M 61.9%
5-Year EBITDA $121 $1,431M 70.4%
10-Year EBITDA $163 $1,918M 50.5%

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: 16.2%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.7%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $140.56 (221.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.1% (Low) to 8.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $36 to $101
  • Selected fair value: $68.50 (56.6% 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 $44M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.3% - 7.7%
Enterprise Value $425M - $565M
Net Debt $48M
Equity Value $377M - $518M
Outstanding Shares 11M
Fair Value $33 - $45
Selected Fair Value $39.06

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $501M
Enterprise Value $549M
Trailing P/E 9.19
Forward P/E 7.60
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.65
Current Dividend Yield 176.16%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 1.52%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.13

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% $64.02
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $38.58
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $28.11
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $10.27
Earnings Power Value 10% $3.91
Weighted Average 100% $144.89

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Miller Industries Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $144.89, which is approximately 231.3% above the current market price of $43.74.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 12% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.13)
  • Historical dividend growth of 1.52%

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