What is TG's Intrinsic value?

Tredegar Corp (TG) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 6, 2025, Tredegar Corp's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $0.01 to $27.39 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $0.01 -99.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $0.04 -99.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $0.19 -97.8%
Earnings Power Value $27.39 +221.1%

Is Tredegar Corp (TG) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $8.53, 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 Tredegar Corp'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 0.68 0.86
Cost of equity 7.0% 9.7%
Cost of debt 6.7% 15.6%
Tax rate 26.5% 32.1%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.21 0.21
After-tax WACC 6.6% 9.9%

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: 8.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $598 (FY12-2024) to $721 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 0% to 0%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $0 $54M 46.1%
10-Year Growth $0 $53M 33.7%
5-Year EBITDA $2 $119M 75.2%
10-Year EBITDA $1 $104M 65.8%

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: 8.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $0.19 (-97.8% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.7% (Low) to 7.0% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $(13) to $(37)
  • Selected fair value: $-25.38 (-397.6% 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 $80M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.9% - 6.6%
Enterprise Value $811M - $1,208M
Net Debt $53M
Equity Value $758M - $1,155M
Outstanding Shares 35M
Fair Value $22 - $33
Selected Fair Value $27.39

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $298M
Enterprise Value $351M
Trailing P/E 0.00
Forward P/E 527.80
Trailing EV/EBITDA 5.45
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -100.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.21

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% $0.00
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 29% $0.01
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 24% $0.04
Earnings Power Value 12% $2.74
Weighted Average 100% $3.29

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Tredegar Corp's weighted average intrinsic value is $3.29, which is approximately 61.5% below the current market price of $8.53.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (0% to 0% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.21)

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