What is NVDA's DCF valuation?

NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 24, 2025, NVIDIA Corp has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $181.25 per share. With the current market price at $131.29, this represents a potential upside of 38.1%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $109.86
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $181.25
Potential Upside (5-year) -16.3%
Potential Upside (10-year) 38.1%
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.4% - 10.8%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $130497 million in 01-2025 to $687692 million by 01-2035, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 18.1%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
01-2025 130497 114%
01-2026 136954 5%
01-2027 178389 30%
01-2028 236892 33%
01-2029 306223 29%
01-2030 378734 24%
01-2031 450224 19%
01-2032 511413 14%
01-2033 570251 12%
01-2034 627252 10%
01-2035 687692 10%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 56% in 01-2025 to 68% by 01-2035, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
01-2025 72880 56%
01-2026 85846 63%
01-2027 113805 64%
01-2028 153634 65%
01-2029 201677 66%
01-2030 253050 67%
01-2031 301633 67%
01-2032 343545 67%
01-2033 384085 67%
01-2034 423581 68%
01-2035 465595 68%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $1648 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 4% 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)
01-2026 2596
01-2027 3930
01-2028 5593
01-2029 8003
01-2030 10601
01-2031 13285

3. Working Capital Requirements

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

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 59
Days Inventory 136
Days Payables 58

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
2026 90846 4019 5867 2042 78918
2027 120959 5328 7643 7460 100529
2028 163627 7193 10149 11782 134503
2029 215511 9443 13119 13662 179287
2030 271032 11848 16226 13734 229224

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 8.4% - 10.8%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 17.0x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 109.86 -16.3%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 181.25 38.1%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 117.85 -10.2%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 186.66 42.2%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $2,680,579M
  • 10-Year Model: $4,422,385M

Investment Conclusion

Is NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) a buy or a sell? NVIDIA Corp is definitely a buy. Based on our DCF analysis, NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) appears to be significantly undervalued with upside potential of 38.1%. The company's strong projected growth in revenue and profitability, coupled with consistent capital expenditure, supports our positive outlook on its intrinsic value.

Key investment drivers include:

  • Expanding profit margins (from 56% to 68%)
  • Steady revenue growth (18.1% CAGR)
  • Strong free cash flow generation

Investors should consider a strong buy at the current market price of $131.29.