What is SWIM's Intrinsic value?

Latham Group Inc (SWIM) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 13, 2025, Latham Group Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $2.10 to $12.01 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $12.01 +101.5%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $7.46 +25.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $6.35 +6.5%
Earnings Power Value $2.10 -64.8%

Is Latham Group Inc (SWIM) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $5.96, 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 Latham 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 0.9 0.96
Cost of equity 8.0% 10.3%
Cost of debt 7.2% 20.9%
Tax rate 26.2% 27.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.42 0.42
After-tax WACC 7.2% 11.7%

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: 9.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $509 (FY12-2024) to $1,068 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from -4% to 12%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 5% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $7 $1,154M 80.6%
10-Year Growth $12 $1,684M 67.0%
5-Year EBITDA $8 $1,206M 81.5%
10-Year EBITDA $12 $1,686M 67.0%

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: 9.1%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $6.35 (6.5% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.3% (Low) to 8.0% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $(1) to $(4)
  • Selected fair value: $-2.73 (-145.7% 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 $47M
Discount Rate (WACC) 11.7% - 7.2%
Enterprise Value $403M - $657M
Net Debt $286M
Equity Value $117M - $371M
Outstanding Shares 116M
Fair Value $1 - $3
Selected Fair Value $2.10

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $694M
Enterprise Value $980M
Trailing P/E 0.00
Forward P/E 96.30
Trailing EV/EBITDA 11.20
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.42

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% $3.60
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 29% $1.86
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 24% $1.27
Earnings Power Value 12% $0.21
Weighted Average 100% $8.17

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Latham Group Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $8.17, which is approximately 37.1% above the current market price of $5.96.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (-4% to 12% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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