What is RCI.B.TO's Intrinsic value?

Rogers Communications Inc (RCI.B.TO) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 14, 2025, Rogers Communications Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $37.93 to $137.71 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $67.86 +80.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $61.39 +63.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $37.93 +1.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $40.09 +6.7%
Earnings Power Value $137.71 +266.7%

Is Rogers Communications Inc (RCI.B.TO) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $37.56, 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 Rogers Communications 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 3.2% 3.7%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.6 0.88
Cost of equity 6.2% 9.5%
Cost of debt 4.5% 6.8%
Tax rate 26.7% 26.7%
Debt/Equity ratio 2.36 2.36
After-tax WACC 4.2% 6.3%

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: 5.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $20,604 (FY12-2024) to $29,582 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 8% to 8%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 19% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $61 $79,700M 80.4%
10-Year Growth $68 $83,183M 64.0%
5-Year EBITDA $52 $74,705M 79.1%
10-Year EBITDA $69 $83,631M 64.2%

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: 41.8%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.9%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $37.93 (1.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.5% (Low) to 6.2% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $24 to $56
  • Selected fair value: $40.09 (6.7% 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 $6,055M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.3% - 4.2%
Enterprise Value $95,782M - $145,753M
Net Debt $46,672M
Equity Value $49,110M - $99,081M
Outstanding Shares 538M
Fair Value $91 - $184
Selected Fair Value $137.71

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $20209M
Enterprise Value $66881M
Trailing P/E 11.50
Forward P/E 11.51
Trailing EV/EBITDA 8.20
Current Dividend Yield 363.21%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -7.54%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 2.36

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% $20.36
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $15.35
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $7.59
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $6.01
Earnings Power Value 10% $13.77
Weighted Average 100% $63.08

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Rogers Communications Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $63.08, which is approximately 67.9% above the current market price of $37.56.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (8% to 8% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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