What is RSI.TO's Intrinsic value?

Rogers Sugar Inc (RSI.TO) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Rogers Sugar Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $4.25 to $8.06 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $8.06 +44.0%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $7.23 +29.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $5.64 +0.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $5.33 -4.8%
Earnings Power Value $4.25 -24.1%

Is Rogers Sugar Inc (RSI.TO) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $5.60, the stock appears to be moderately 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 Sugar 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 0.65 0.73
Cost of equity 6.5% 8.6%
Cost of debt 4.2% 4.5%
Tax rate 26.9% 27.5%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.53 0.53
After-tax WACC 5.3% 6.8%

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: 6.0% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $1,232 (FY09-2024) to $1,584 (FY09-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 4% to 4%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $7 $1,358M 77.6%
10-Year Growth $8 $1,464M 60.5%
5-Year EBITDA $6 $1,255M 75.7%
10-Year EBITDA $7 $1,379M 58.0%

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: 79.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.6%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $5.64 (0.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.6% (Low) to 6.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $4 to $7
  • Selected fair value: $5.33 (-4.8% 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 $58M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.8% - 5.3%
Enterprise Value $858M - $1,093M
Net Debt $432M
Equity Value $427M - $661M
Outstanding Shares 128M
Fair Value $3 - $5
Selected Fair Value $4.25

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $717M
Enterprise Value $1149M
Trailing P/E 12.88
Forward P/E 13.04
Trailing EV/EBITDA 8.25
Current Dividend Yield 614.55%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 2.84%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.53

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% $2.42
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $1.81
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $1.13
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $0.80
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.42
Weighted Average 100% $6.58

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Rogers Sugar Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $6.58, which is approximately 17.5% above the current market price of $5.60.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (4% to 4% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 2.84%

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