What is NUM.L's Intrinsic value?

Numis Corporation PLC (NUM.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 22, 2025, Numis Corporation PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $73.72 to $615.35 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $78.88 -77.0%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $79.78 -76.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $615.35 +79.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $73.72 -78.5%
Earnings Power Value $552.92 +61.2%

Is Numis Corporation PLC (NUM.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $343.00, 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 Numis Corporation PLC'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 4.0% 4.5%
Equity market risk premium 6.0% 7.0%
Adjusted beta 0.37 0.4
Cost of equity 6.2% 7.8%
Cost of debt 4.7% 14.3%
Tax rate 19.5% 23.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.11 0.11
After-tax WACC 6.0% 8.1%

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: 7.0% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $143 (FY09-2022) to $171 (FY09-2032)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 10% to 11%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 2% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $80 $30M 478.1%
10-Year Growth $79 $29M 429.2%
5-Year EBITDA $22 $(33)M 242.5%
10-Year EBITDA $25 $(30)M 217.7%

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: 816.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.0%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $615.35 (79.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.8% (Low) to 6.2% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $24 to $123
  • Selected fair value: $73.72 (-78.5% 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 $38M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.1% - 6.0%
Enterprise Value $470M - $637M
Net Debt $(58)M
Equity Value $528M - $695M
Outstanding Shares 1M
Fair Value $477 - $629
Selected Fair Value $552.92

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $379M
Enterprise Value $321M
Trailing P/E 208.46
Forward P/E 24.62
Trailing EV/EBITDA 5.05
Current Dividend Yield 391.43%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 5.11%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.11

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% $23.66
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $19.94
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $123.07
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $11.06
Earnings Power Value 10% $55.29
Weighted Average 100% $233.03

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Numis Corporation PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $233.03, which is approximately 32.1% below the current market price of $343.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (10% to 11% margin)
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.11)
  • Historical dividend growth of 5.11%

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