What is PLTR's Intrinsic value?

Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 12, 2025, Palantir Technologies Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.88 to $7.98 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $7.98 -94.1%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $5.10 -96.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $3.58 -97.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $3.19 -97.7%
Earnings Power Value $0.88 -99.4%

Is Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $136.39, 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 Palantir Technologies 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 1.22 1.65
Cost of equity 9.5% 14.1%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 3.7% 5.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 1 1
After-tax WACC 7.1% 9.4%

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: 8.3% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,866 (FY12-2024) to $10,542 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 16% to 21%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $5 $11,032M 83.6%
10-Year Growth $8 $17,846M 73.6%
5-Year EBITDA $9 $20,982M 91.4%
10-Year EBITDA $13 $30,199M 84.4%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 11.8%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $3.58 (-97.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 14.1% (Low) to 9.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $2 to $5
  • Selected fair value: $3.19 (-97.7% 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 $88M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.4% - 7.1%
Enterprise Value $937M - $1,237M
Net Debt $(993)M
Equity Value $1,931M - $2,231M
Outstanding Shares 2,360M
Fair Value $1 - $1
Selected Fair Value $0.88

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $321868M
Enterprise Value $320875M
Trailing P/E 564.00
Forward P/E 548.04
Trailing EV/EBITDA 36.10
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.97

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% $2.39
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $1.27
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $0.72
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $0.48
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.09
Weighted Average 100% $4.95

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Palantir Technologies Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $4.95, which is approximately 96.4% below the current market price of $136.39.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (16% to 21% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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