What is OPY's Intrinsic value?

Oppenheimer Holdings Inc (OPY) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 27, 2025, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $4.10 to $130.71 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $70.73 +10.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $4.10 -93.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $76.45 +19.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $78.15 +22.2%
Earnings Power Value $130.71 +104.3%

Is Oppenheimer Holdings Inc (OPY) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $63.97, the stock appears to be fairly valued.

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 Oppenheimer Holdings 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 1.06 1.43
Cost of equity 8.7% 12.9%
Cost of debt 7.5% 9.6%
Tax rate 29.4% 30.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 1.9 1.9
After-tax WACC 6.5% 8.8%

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: 7.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $1,432 (FY12-2024) to $3,209 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 5%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $4 $1,510M 73.4%
10-Year Growth $71 $2,212M 63.2%
5-Year EBITDA $61 $2,110M 81.0%
10-Year EBITDA $105 $2,569M 68.4%

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: 9.4%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 10.8%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $76.45 (19.5% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 12.9% (Low) to 8.7% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $43 to $114
  • Selected fair value: $78.15 (22.2% 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 $212M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.8% - 6.5%
Enterprise Value $2,413M - $3,274M
Net Debt $1,467M
Equity Value $946M - $1,807M
Outstanding Shares 11M
Fair Value $90 - $172
Selected Fair Value $130.71

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $674M
Enterprise Value $2141M
Trailing P/E 8.84
Forward P/E 8.68
Trailing EV/EBITDA 8.55
Current Dividend Yield 106.35%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -22.11%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.90

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% $21.22
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $1.03
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $15.29
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $11.72
Earnings Power Value 10% $13.07
Weighted Average 100% $62.33

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $62.33, which is approximately 2.6% below the current market price of $63.97.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 5% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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