What is SPTN's Intrinsic value?

SpartanNash Co (SPTN) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 29, 2025, SpartanNash Co's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.18 to $2592.73 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $511.42 +2525.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $411.29 +2011.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $2592.73 +13209.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $0.18 -99.1%
Earnings Power Value $19.38 -0.5%

Is SpartanNash Co (SPTN) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $19.48, 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 SpartanNash Co'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 0.43 0.61
Cost of equity 5.9% 8.3%
Cost of debt 5.5% 6.1%
Tax rate 25.4% 25.9%
Debt/Equity ratio 1.18 1.18
After-tax WACC 4.9% 6.2%

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: 5.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $9,549 (FY12-2024) to $12,942 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 0% to 6%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $411 $14,654M 87.2%
10-Year Growth $511 $18,044M 75.0%
5-Year EBITDA $208 $7,777M 75.9%
10-Year EBITDA $291 $10,597M 57.4%

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: 10003.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.1%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $2592.73 (13209.7% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.3% (Low) to 5.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $0 to $0
  • Selected fair value: $0.18 (-99.1% 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 $76M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.2% - 4.9%
Enterprise Value $1,220M - $1,557M
Net Debt $732M
Equity Value $487M - $824M
Outstanding Shares 34M
Fair Value $14 - $24
Selected Fair Value $19.38

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $659M
Enterprise Value $1392M
Trailing P/E 2205.34
Forward P/E 4.88
Trailing EV/EBITDA 8.55
Current Dividend Yield 469.74%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -3.51%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.18

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% $153.42
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $102.82
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $518.55
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $0.03
Earnings Power Value 10% $1.94
Weighted Average 100% $776.76

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, SpartanNash Co's weighted average intrinsic value is $776.76, which is approximately 3887.5% above the current market price of $19.48.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (0% to 6% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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