What is THRL.L's Intrinsic value?

Target Healthcare REIT PLC (THRL.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 25, 2025, Target Healthcare REIT PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $88.04 to $147.75 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $147.75 +50.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $129.18 +32.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $144.80 +47.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $131.16 +34.0%
Earnings Power Value $88.04 -10.1%

Is Target Healthcare REIT PLC (THRL.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $97.90, 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 Target Healthcare REIT 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 0.59 0.63
Cost of equity 7.5% 9.4%
Cost of debt 4.0% 5.2%
Tax rate 0.0% 0.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.39 0.39
After-tax WACC 6.5% 8.2%

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: 7.4% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $70 (FY06-2024) to $103 (FY06-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 105% to 105%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $129 $1,017M 75.9%
10-Year Growth $148 $1,134M 57.6%
5-Year EBITDA $98 $820M 70.1%
10-Year EBITDA $121 $969M 50.4%

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: 49.4%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.5%
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0%
  • Fair value: $144.80 (47.9% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 9.4% (Low) to 7.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5% (Low) to 1.5% (High)
  • Fair value range: $91 to $172
  • Selected fair value: $131.16 (34.0% 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 $55M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.2% - 6.5%
Enterprise Value $673M - $846M
Net Debt $208M
Equity Value $465M - $638M
Outstanding Shares 6M
Fair Value $74 - $102
Selected Fair Value $88.04

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $613M
Enterprise Value $821M
Trailing P/E 8.49
Forward P/E 8.18
Trailing EV/EBITDA 12.00
Current Dividend Yield 581.49%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 4.86%
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) 30% $44.32
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $32.30
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $28.96
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $19.67
Earnings Power Value 10% $8.80
Weighted Average 100% $134.06

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Target Healthcare REIT PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $134.06, which is approximately 36.9% above the current market price of $97.90.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (105% to 105% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 4.86%

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