What is THULE.ST's DCF valuation?

Thule Group AB (THULE.ST) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 22, 2025, Thule Group AB has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $228.53 per share. With the current market price at $261.00, this represents a potential upside of -12.4%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $188.39
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $228.53
Potential Upside (5-year) -27.8%
Potential Upside (10-year) -12.4%
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.2% - 9.4%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $9541 million in 12-2024 to $17850 million by 12-2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 6.5%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2024 9541 4%
12-2025 10495 10%
12-2026 11051 5%
12-2027 12290 11%
12-2028 13312 8%
12-2029 14029 5%
12-2030 14833 6%
12-2031 15275 3%
12-2032 16099 5%
12-2033 16960 5%
12-2034 17850 5%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 12% in 12-2024 to 12% by 12-2034, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2024 1122 12%
12-2025 1232 12%
12-2026 1297 12%
12-2027 1443 12%
12-2028 1562 12%
12-2029 1647 12%
12-2030 1741 12%
12-2031 1793 12%
12-2032 1890 12%
12-2033 1991 12%
12-2034 2095 12%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $328 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 3% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
12-2025 365
12-2026 338
12-2027 333
12-2028 373
12-2029 416
12-2030 445

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 28
Days Inventory 160
Days Payables 42

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
9M/2025 1515 270 267 429 549
2026 2081 379 375 (12) 1339
2027 2272 421 418 285 1148
2028 2473 456 452 330 1234
2029 2629 481 477 133 1538

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 6.2% - 9.4%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 2.0% - 4.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 10.4x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 188.39 -27.8%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 228.53 -12.4%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 172.66 -33.8%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 202.20 -22.5%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $24,280M
  • 10-Year Model: $28,609M

Investment Conclusion

Is Thule Group AB (THULE.ST) a buy or a sell? Thule Group AB is definitely a sell. Based on our DCF analysis, Thule Group AB (THULE.ST) appears to be overvalued with upside potential of -12.4%. The company's strong projected growth in revenue and profitability, coupled with consistent capital expenditure, supports our positive outlook on its intrinsic value.

Key investment drivers include:

  • Steady revenue growth (6.5% CAGR)

Investors should consider reducing exposure at the current market price of $261.00.