What is RHP's Intrinsic value?

Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc (RHP) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of August 3, 2025, Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $62.47 to $184.67 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $184.67 +98.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $129.57 +39.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $97.49 +4.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $62.47 -32.8%
Earnings Power Value $81.19 -12.6%

Is Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc (RHP) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $92.91, 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 Ryman Hospitality Properties 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 0.84 0.89
Cost of equity 7.7% 9.8%
Cost of debt 5.4% 7.5%
Tax rate 5.6% 12.7%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.58 0.58
After-tax WACC 6.8% 8.6%

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: 7.7% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,339 (FY12-2024) to $4,873 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 12% to 18%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 15% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $130 $11,123M 78.8%
10-Year Growth $185 $14,593M 64.0%
5-Year EBITDA $132 $11,266M 79.0%
10-Year EBITDA $184 $14,531M 63.8%

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: 92.3%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.8%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $97.49 (4.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.8% (Low) to 7.7% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $37 to $88
  • Selected fair value: $62.47 (-32.8% 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 $612M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.6% - 6.8%
Enterprise Value $7,088M - $9,063M
Net Debt $2,961M
Equity Value $4,127M - $6,102M
Outstanding Shares 63M
Fair Value $66 - $97
Selected Fair Value $81.19

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $5852M
Enterprise Value $8814M
Trailing P/E 20.07
Forward P/E 18.45
Trailing EV/EBITDA 10.45
Current Dividend Yield 460.05%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 27.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.58

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% $55.40
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $32.39
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $19.50
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $9.37
Earnings Power Value 10% $8.12
Weighted Average 100% $124.78

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc's intrinsic value is $124.78, which is approximately 34.3% above the current market price of $92.91.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (12% to 18% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 27.00%

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