What is PRV.L's Intrinsic value?

Porvair PLC (PRV.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 15, 2025, Porvair PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $499.50 to $696.48 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $696.48 -16.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $592.32 -28.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $499.50 -40.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $513.90 -38.2%
Earnings Power Value $504.16 -39.4%

Is Porvair PLC (PRV.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $832.00, 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 Porvair 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 0.57 0.64
Cost of equity 7.4% 9.5%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.6%
Tax rate 20.6% 21.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.05 0.05
After-tax WACC 7.2% 9.2%

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: 8.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $193 (FY11-2024) to $350 (FY11-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 9% to 9%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $592 $276M 73.5%
10-Year Growth $696 $324M 57.5%
5-Year EBITDA $509 $238M 69.2%
10-Year EBITDA $618 $288M 52.1%

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: 17.1%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $499.50 (-40.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.5% (Low) to 7.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $297 to $731
  • Selected fair value: $513.90 (-38.2% 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 $19M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.2% - 7.2%
Enterprise Value $207M - $264M
Net Debt $4M
Equity Value $204M - $260M
Outstanding Shares 0M
Fair Value $443 - $566
Selected Fair Value $504.16

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $383M
Enterprise Value $386M
Trailing P/E 23.23
Forward P/E 21.60
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.25
Current Dividend Yield 73.45%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 5.69%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.05

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% $208.94
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $148.08
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $99.90
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $77.08
Earnings Power Value 10% $50.42
Weighted Average 100% $584.43

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Porvair PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $584.43, which is approximately 29.8% below the current market price of $832.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (9% to 9% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.05)
  • Historical dividend growth of 5.69%

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