What is SCPL's Intrinsic value?

Sciplay Corp (SCPL) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 27, 2025, Sciplay Corp's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $2.20 to $33.83 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $33.83 +47.5%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $27.57 +20.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $14.47 -36.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $2.20 -90.4%
Earnings Power Value $24.54 +7.0%

Is Sciplay Corp (SCPL) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $22.94, the stock appears to be fairly valued.

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 Sciplay Corp'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 0.56 0.9
Cost of equity 6.5% 9.9%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 5.0% 6.7%
Debt/Equity ratio 1 1
After-tax WACC 5.6% 7.3%

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: 6.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $671 (FY12-2022) to $1,299 (FY12-2032)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 22% to 21%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $28 $3,056M 77.2%
10-Year Growth $34 $3,839M 61.9%
5-Year EBITDA $26 $2,798M 75.1%
10-Year EBITDA $32 $3,587M 59.3%

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: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $14.47 (-36.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.9% (Low) to 6.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $1 to $3
  • Selected fair value: $2.20 (-90.4% 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 $170M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.3% - 5.6%
Enterprise Value $2,324M - $3,028M
Net Debt $(395)M
Equity Value $2,719M - $3,423M
Outstanding Shares 125M
Fair Value $22 - $27
Selected Fair Value $24.54

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2871M
Enterprise Value $2476M
Trailing P/E 122.69
Forward P/E 18.13
Trailing EV/EBITDA 13.25
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.07

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% $10.15
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $6.89
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $2.89
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $0.33
Earnings Power Value 10% $2.45
Weighted Average 100% $22.72

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Sciplay Corp's weighted average intrinsic value is $22.72, which is approximately 1.0% below the current market price of $22.94.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (22% to 21% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

Given these factors, we believe Sciplay Corp is currently fairly valued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.