What is RCH.L's Intrinsic value?

Reach PLC (RCH.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 6, 2025, Reach PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $135.30 to $330.27 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $205.77 +181.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $196.36 +169.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $135.30 +85.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $160.03 +119.2%
Earnings Power Value $330.27 +352.4%

Is Reach PLC (RCH.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $73.00, the stock appears to be significantly undervalued.

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 Reach 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 0.74 0.82
Cost of equity 8.4% 10.7%
Cost of debt 4.6% 8.1%
Tax rate 19.0% 19.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.26 0.26
After-tax WACC 7.5% 9.8%

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: 8.7% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $539 (FY12-2024) to $599 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 10% to 9%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 2% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $196 $654M 64.7%
10-Year Growth $206 $683M 44.5%
5-Year EBITDA $89 $319M 27.5%
10-Year EBITDA $129 $444M 14.7%

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: 43.3%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.6%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $135.30 (85.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.7% (Low) to 8.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $112 to $208
  • Selected fair value: $160.03 (119.2% 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 $91M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.8% - 7.5%
Enterprise Value $924M - $1,219M
Net Debt $42M
Equity Value $882M - $1,178M
Outstanding Shares 3M
Fair Value $283 - $378
Selected Fair Value $330.27

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $228M
Enterprise Value $269M
Trailing P/E 4.25
Forward P/E 4.54
Trailing EV/EBITDA 1.80
Current Dividend Yield 980.16%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 5.19%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.26

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% $61.73
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $49.09
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $27.06
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $24.00
Earnings Power Value 10% $33.03
Weighted Average 100% $194.91

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Reach PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $194.91, which is approximately 167.0% above the current market price of $73.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (10% to 9% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.26)
  • Historical dividend growth of 5.19%

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