What is SNA's Intrinsic value?

Snap-On Inc (SNA) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 2, 2025, Snap-On Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $236.91 to $420.15 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $354.43 +10.5%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $325.94 +1.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $255.42 -20.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $236.91 -26.1%
Earnings Power Value $420.15 +31.0%

Is Snap-On Inc (SNA) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $320.75, 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 Snap-On 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 0.94 1.1
Cost of equity 8.2% 11.0%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 22.3% 22.5%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.07 0.07
After-tax WACC 7.9% 10.5%

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: 9.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $5,108 (FY12-2024) to $7,815 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 21% to 24%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 2% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $326 $16,814M 72.0%
10-Year Growth $354 $18,304M 52.2%
5-Year EBITDA $368 $19,007M 75.2%
10-Year EBITDA $399 $20,646M 57.6%

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: 41.2%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.6%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $255.42 (-20.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.0% (Low) to 8.2% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $136 to $338
  • Selected fair value: $236.91 (-26.1% 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 $1,957M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.5% - 7.9%
Enterprise Value $18,596M - $24,884M
Net Debt $(230)M
Equity Value $18,825M - $25,114M
Outstanding Shares 52M
Fair Value $360 - $480
Selected Fair Value $420.15

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $16772M
Enterprise Value $16543M
Trailing P/E 16.43
Forward P/E 15.66
Trailing EV/EBITDA 11.80
Current Dividend Yield 250.66%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 13.68%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.07

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% $106.33
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $81.48
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $51.08
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $35.54
Earnings Power Value 10% $42.01
Weighted Average 100% $316.45

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Snap-On Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $316.45, which is approximately 1.3% below the current market price of $320.75.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (21% to 24% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.07)
  • Historical dividend growth of 13.68%

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