What is MSP's Intrinsic value?

Datto Holding Corp (MSP) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Datto Holding Corp's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $6.81 to $31.97 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $31.97 -9.1%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $22.64 -35.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $8.98 -74.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $6.81 -80.6%
Earnings Power Value $8.28 -76.5%

Is Datto Holding Corp (MSP) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $35.18, 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 Datto Holding Corp'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 0.89 1.55
Cost of equity 7.0% 12.3%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 17.1% 20.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 1 1
After-tax WACC 5.1% 8.0%

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: 6.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $619 (FY12-2021) to $1,674 (FY12-2031)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 8% to 14%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 8% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $23 $3,549M 89.8%
10-Year Growth $32 $5,091M 82.0%
5-Year EBITDA $37 $6,092M 94.1%
10-Year EBITDA $47 $7,847M 88.3%

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: 9.6%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.9%
  • Fair value: $8.98 (-74.5% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 12.3% (Low) to 7.0% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 4.9% (High)
  • Fair value range: $2 to $12
  • Selected fair value: $6.81 (-80.6% 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 $73M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.0% - 5.1%
Enterprise Value $923M - $1,431M
Net Debt $(191)M
Equity Value $1,115M - $1,622M
Outstanding Shares 165M
Fair Value $7 - $10
Selected Fair Value $8.28

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $5812M
Enterprise Value $5812M
Trailing P/E 0.00
Forward P/E 88.59
Trailing EV/EBITDA 34.75
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.86

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% $9.59
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $5.66
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $1.80
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $1.02
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.83
Weighted Average 100% $18.90

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Datto Holding Corp's weighted average intrinsic value is $18.90, which is approximately 46.3% below the current market price of $35.18.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (8% to 14% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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