What is NAVI's DCF valuation?

Navient Corp (NAVI) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 8, 2025, Navient Corp has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $0.00 per share. With the current market price at $13.45, this represents a potential upside of -3526.3%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $0.00
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $0.00
Potential Upside (5-year) -3524.7%
Potential Upside (10-year) -3526.3%
Discount Rate (WACC) 3.5% - 18.5%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $807 million in 12-2024 to $695 million by 12-2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately -1.5%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2024 807 32%
12-2025 575 -29%
12-2026 580 1%
12-2027 592 2%
12-2028 605 2%
12-2029 617 2%
12-2030 629 2%
12-2031 655 4%
12-2032 668 2%
12-2033 682 2%
12-2034 695 2%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 16% in 12-2024 to 15% by 12-2034, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2024 131 16%
12-2025 94 16%
12-2026 93 16%
12-2027 93 16%
12-2028 94 16%
12-2029 95 15%
12-2030 96 15%
12-2031 100 15%
12-2032 102 15%
12-2033 104 15%
12-2034 105 15%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $0 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 0% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
12-2025 0
12-2026 0
12-2027 0
12-2028 0
12-2029 0
12-2030 0

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 25
Days Inventory 0
Days Payables 0

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
9M/2025 54 21 0 (8) 40
2026 71 28 0 2 40
2027 71 29 0 (2) 44
2028 70 29 0 2 40
2029 70 29 0 1 40

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 3.5% - 18.5%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 3.0% - 3.3%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 10.2x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 0.00 -3524.7%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 0.00 -3526.3%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 0.00 -100.0%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 0.00 -100.0%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $494M
  • 10-Year Model: $471M

Investment Conclusion

Is Navient Corp (NAVI) a buy or a sell? Navient Corp is definitely a sell. Based on our DCF analysis, Navient Corp (NAVI) appears to be overvalued with upside potential of -3526.3%.

Investors should consider reducing exposure at the current market price of $13.45.