What is NCAB.ST's Intrinsic value?

NCAB Group AB (publ) (NCAB.ST) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 22, 2025, NCAB Group AB (publ)'s estimated intrinsic value ranges from $50.91 to $85.86 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $85.86 +91.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $62.61 +39.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $59.66 +33.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $75.09 +67.8%
Earnings Power Value $50.91 +13.7%

Is NCAB Group AB (publ) (NCAB.ST) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $44.76, 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 NCAB Group AB (publ)'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 2.5% 3.0%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.45 0.55
Cost of equity 4.8% 6.9%
Cost of debt 4.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 23.2% 24.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.13 0.13
After-tax WACC 4.6% 6.6%

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: 5.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $3,614 (FY12-2024) to $8,315 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 7% to 7%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $63 $12,442M 88.9%
10-Year Growth $86 $16,790M 80.9%
5-Year EBITDA $19 $4,325M 67.9%
10-Year EBITDA $30 $6,360M 49.6%

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: 94.8%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 5.8%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $59.66 (33.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 6.9% (Low) to 4.8% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $17 to $134
  • Selected fair value: $75.09 (67.8% 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 $554M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.6% - 4.6%
Enterprise Value $8,451M - $12,057M
Net Debt $736M
Equity Value $7,715M - $11,321M
Outstanding Shares 187M
Fair Value $41 - $61
Selected Fair Value $50.91

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $8369M
Enterprise Value $9105M
Trailing P/E 38.54
Forward P/E 29.30
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.25
Current Dividend Yield 238.75%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 19.59%
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% $25.76
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $15.65
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $11.93
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $11.26
Earnings Power Value 10% $5.09
Weighted Average 100% $69.70

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, NCAB Group AB (publ)'s weighted average intrinsic value is $69.70, which is approximately 55.7% above the current market price of $44.76.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (7% to 7% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.13)
  • Historical dividend growth of 19.59%

Given these factors, we believe NCAB Group AB (publ) is currently significantly undervalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.