What is SPG's Intrinsic value?

Simon Property Group Inc (SPG) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 12, 2025, Simon Property Group Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $103.24 to $213.42 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $213.42 +33.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $187.96 +17.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $145.98 -8.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $167.79 +5.1%
Earnings Power Value $103.24 -35.4%

Is Simon Property Group Inc (SPG) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $159.70, 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 Simon Property Group 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 0.71 0.78
Cost of equity 7.1% 9.2%
Cost of debt 4.0% 6.1%
Tax rate 26.2% 27.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.46 0.46
After-tax WACC 5.8% 7.7%

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: 6.8% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $5,964 (FY12-2024) to $9,628 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 46% to 37%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 12% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $188 $84,730M 87.7%
10-Year Growth $213 $93,041M 77.4%
5-Year EBITDA $130 $65,921M 84.2%
10-Year EBITDA $157 $74,706M 71.8%

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: 131.3%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $145.98 (-8.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.2% (Low) to 7.1% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $71 to $265
  • Selected fair value: $167.79 (5.1% 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 $3,787M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.7% - 5.8%
Enterprise Value $49,098M - $65,050M
Net Debt $23,373M
Equity Value $25,725M - $41,676M
Outstanding Shares 326M
Fair Value $79 - $128
Selected Fair Value $103.24

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $52131M
Enterprise Value $75504M
Trailing P/E 25.39
Forward P/E 25.15
Trailing EV/EBITDA 16.80
Current Dividend Yield 509.56%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 16.33%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.46

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% $64.03
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $46.99
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $29.20
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $25.17
Earnings Power Value 10% $10.32
Weighted Average 100% $175.71

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Simon Property Group Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $175.71, which is approximately 10.0% above the current market price of $159.70.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (46% to 37% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 16.33%

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