What is STZ's Intrinsic value?

Constellation Brands Inc (STZ) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 21, 2025, Constellation Brands Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $94.99 to $266.20 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $266.20 +63.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $215.81 +32.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $94.99 -41.5%
Earnings Power Value $104.19 -35.8%

Is Constellation Brands Inc (STZ) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $162.40, 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 Constellation Brands 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 0.37 0.5
Cost of equity 5.6% 7.7%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.8%
Tax rate 26.2% 27.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.39 0.39
After-tax WACC 4.8% 6.5%

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: 5.7% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $10,209 (FY02-2025) to $14,410 (FY02-2035)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 0% to 9%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 11% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $216 $49,849M 93.0%
10-Year Growth $266 $58,819M 85.7%
5-Year EBITDA $55 $21,204M 83.6%
10-Year EBITDA $85 $26,606M 68.3%

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: 6.6%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.8%
  • Fair value: $94.99 (-41.5% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.7% (Low) to 5.6% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 4.6% (High)
  • Fair value range: $(7) to $(42)
  • Selected fair value: $-24.39 (-115.0% 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 $1,660M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.5% - 4.8%
Enterprise Value $25,517M - $34,439M
Net Debt $11,430M
Equity Value $14,087M - $23,009M
Outstanding Shares 178M
Fair Value $79 - $129
Selected Fair Value $104.19

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $28910M
Enterprise Value $40340M
Trailing P/E 0.00
Forward P/E 234.84
Trailing EV/EBITDA 8.60
Current Dividend Yield 249.32%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 6.21%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.39

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) 35% $79.86
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 29% $53.95
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 24% $19.00
Earnings Power Value 12% $10.42
Weighted Average 100% $192.04

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Constellation Brands Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $192.04, which is approximately 18.3% above the current market price of $162.40.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (0% to 9% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 6.21%

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