What is SUMO.L's Intrinsic value?

Sumo Group PLC (SUMO.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 20, 2025, Sumo Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $35.23 to $283.09 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $273.50 -46.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $35.23 -93.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $184.99 -63.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $283.09 -44.7%
Earnings Power Value $178.08 -65.2%

Is Sumo Group PLC (SUMO.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $512.00, 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 Sumo Group PLC'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 2.9% 3.4%
Equity market risk premium 5.3% 6.3%
Adjusted beta 0.64 0.68
Cost of equity 6.4% 8.2%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 26.6% 36.5%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.02 0.02
After-tax WACC 6.3% 8.1%

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: 7.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $69 (FY12-2020) to $464 (FY12-2030)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 2% to 10%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 7% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $35 $69M 100.5%
10-Year Growth $274 $478M 87.6%
5-Year EBITDA $67 $123M 100.3%
10-Year EBITDA $166 $294M 79.9%

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: 7.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $184.99 (-63.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.2% (Low) to 6.4% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $95 to $471
  • Selected fair value: $283.09 (-44.7% 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 $22M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.1% - 6.3%
Enterprise Value $274M - $354M
Net Debt $9M
Equity Value $265M - $345M
Outstanding Shares 2M
Fair Value $155 - $201
Selected Fair Value $178.08

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $878M
Enterprise Value $887M
Trailing P/E 72.35
Forward P/E 311.61
Trailing EV/EBITDA 5.20
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.02

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% $82.05
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $8.81
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $37.00
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $42.46
Earnings Power Value 10% $17.81
Weighted Average 100% $188.13

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Sumo Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $188.13, which is approximately 63.3% below the current market price of $512.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (2% to 10% margin)
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.02)

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