What is SRG.MI's Intrinsic value?

Snam SpA (SRG.MI) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 25, 2025, Snam SpA's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.80 to $7.11 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $3.66 -30.3%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $3.10 -41.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $5.01 -4.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $7.11 +35.4%
Earnings Power Value $0.80 -84.9%

Is Snam SpA (SRG.MI) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $5.25, the stock appears to be significantly overvalued.

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 Snam SpA'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 3.7% 4.2%
Equity market risk premium 8.3% 9.3%
Adjusted beta 0.53 0.63
Cost of equity 8.1% 10.6%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.7%
Tax rate 25.1% 25.2%
Debt/Equity ratio 1.04 1.04
After-tax WACC 5.5% 7.0%

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: 6.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $3,568 (FY12-2024) to $6,452 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 35% to 37%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 48% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $3 $26,979M 81.1%
10-Year Growth $4 $28,866M 67.3%
5-Year EBITDA $4 $29,650M 82.8%
10-Year EBITDA $5 $33,319M 71.6%

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: 49.4%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $5.01 (-4.7% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.6% (Low) to 8.1% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $4 to $10
  • Selected fair value: $7.11 (35.4% 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 $1,182M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.0% - 5.5%
Enterprise Value $16,935M - $21,520M
Net Debt $16,555M
Equity Value $380M - $4,965M
Outstanding Shares 3,361M
Fair Value $0 - $1
Selected Fair Value $0.80

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $17658M
Enterprise Value $34213M
Trailing P/E 9.23
Forward P/E 13.27
Trailing EV/EBITDA 7.80
Current Dividend Yield 535.74%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 4.98%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.04

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% $1.10
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $0.78
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $1.00
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $1.07
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.08
Weighted Average 100% $4.02

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Snam SpA's weighted average intrinsic value is $4.02, which is approximately 23.4% below the current market price of $5.25.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (35% to 37% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 4.98%

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