What is TEP.L's Intrinsic value?

Telecom Plus PLC (TEP.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 22, 2025, Telecom Plus PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $1342.89 to $1908.61 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $1717.58 -15.2%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $1342.89 -33.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $1480.18 -26.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $1908.61 -5.7%
Earnings Power Value $1395.62 -31.1%

Is Telecom Plus PLC (TEP.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $2025.00, 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 Telecom Plus 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 4.0% 4.5%
Equity market risk premium 6.0% 7.0%
Adjusted beta 0.51 0.55
Cost of equity 7.0% 8.8%
Cost of debt 4.5% 4.7%
Tax rate 25.6% 25.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.11 0.11
After-tax WACC 6.7% 8.3%

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: 7.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,039 (FY03-2024) to $3,132 (FY03-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 3% to 4%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 1% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $1,343 $1,171M 79.0%
10-Year Growth $1,718 $1,466M 67.3%
5-Year EBITDA $596 $583M 57.8%
10-Year EBITDA $907 $828M 42.2%

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: 87.3%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.9%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $1480.18 (-26.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.8% (Low) to 7.0% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $979 to $2,838
  • Selected fair value: $1908.61 (-5.7% 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 $90M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.3% - 6.7%
Enterprise Value $1,080M - $1,345M
Net Debt $115M
Equity Value $966M - $1,230M
Outstanding Shares 1M
Fair Value $1,227 - $1,564
Selected Fair Value $1395.62

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $1593M
Enterprise Value $1708M
Trailing P/E 21.16
Forward P/E 27.05
Trailing EV/EBITDA 3.95
Current Dividend Yield 417.72%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 11.40%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.11

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% $515.27
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $335.72
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $296.04
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $286.29
Earnings Power Value 10% $139.56
Weighted Average 100% $1572.88

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Telecom Plus PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $1572.88, which is approximately 22.3% below the current market price of $2025.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (3% to 4% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.11)
  • Historical dividend growth of 11.40%

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