What is NSP's Intrinsic value?

Insperity Inc (NSP) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 7, 2025, Insperity Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $34.70 to $325.51 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $325.51 +418.5%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $230.03 +266.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $227.33 +262.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $34.70 -44.7%
Earnings Power Value $65.09 +3.7%

Is Insperity Inc (NSP) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $62.78, 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 Insperity 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 0.65 0.74
Cost of equity 6.9% 9.0%
Cost of debt 5.1% 7.5%
Tax rate 26.7% 26.9%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.16 0.16
After-tax WACC 6.4% 8.5%

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: 7.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $6,581 (FY12-2024) to $12,263 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 1% to 7%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $230 $8,474M 84.2%
10-Year Growth $326 $12,067M 71.7%
5-Year EBITDA $233 $8,573M 84.4%
10-Year EBITDA $313 $11,608M 70.6%

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: 144.4%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.9%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $227.33 (262.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.0% (Low) to 6.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $17 to $53
  • Selected fair value: $34.70 (-44.7% 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 $166M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.5% - 6.4%
Enterprise Value $1,952M - $2,582M
Net Debt $(182)M
Equity Value $2,134M - $2,764M
Outstanding Shares 38M
Fair Value $57 - $73
Selected Fair Value $65.09

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2362M
Enterprise Value $2180M
Trailing P/E 37.50
Forward P/E 13.00
Trailing EV/EBITDA 13.20
Current Dividend Yield 385.20%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 9.50%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.16

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% $97.65
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $57.51
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $45.47
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $5.20
Earnings Power Value 10% $6.51
Weighted Average 100% $212.34

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Insperity Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $212.34, which is approximately 238.2% above the current market price of $62.78.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (1% to 7% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.16)
  • Historical dividend growth of 9.50%

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