What is SGEM.L's Intrinsic value?

Scotgems PLC (SGEM.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Scotgems PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $22.16 to $183.62 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $183.62 +133.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $152.80 +94.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $84.75 +8.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $79.56 +1.4%
Earnings Power Value $22.16 -71.8%

Is Scotgems PLC (SGEM.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $78.50, 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 Scotgems 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 0.47 0.67
Cost of equity 6.8% 9.7%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 2.5% 6.6%
Debt/Equity ratio 1 1
After-tax WACC 5.8% 7.2%

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: 6.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $5 (FY12-2021) to $8 (FY12-2031)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 75% to 83%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $153 $81M 75.0%
10-Year Growth $184 $97M 59.6%
5-Year EBITDA $86 $45M 54.8%
10-Year EBITDA $120 $63M 37.4%

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: $84.75 (8.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.7% (Low) to 6.8% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $51 to $108
  • Selected fair value: $79.56 (1.4% 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 $1M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.2% - 5.8%
Enterprise Value $9M - $12M
Net Debt $(1)M
Equity Value $11M - $13M
Outstanding Shares 1M
Fair Value $20 - $24
Selected Fair Value $22.16

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $42M
Enterprise Value $41M
Trailing P/E 11.22
Forward P/E 9.68
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.60
Current Dividend Yield 177.21%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.05

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% $55.08
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $38.20
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $16.95
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $11.93
Earnings Power Value 10% $2.22
Weighted Average 100% $124.38

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Scotgems PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $124.38, which is approximately 58.5% above the current market price of $78.50.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (75% to 83% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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