What is THULE.ST's Intrinsic value?

Thule Group AB (THULE.ST) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 15, 2025, Thule Group AB's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $72.01 to $210.25 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $210.25 -20.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $173.19 -34.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $195.95 -26.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $177.47 -33.1%
Earnings Power Value $72.01 -72.8%

Is Thule Group AB (THULE.ST) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $265.20, 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 Thule Group AB'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 2.5% 3.0%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.93 1.13
Cost of equity 7.3% 10.4%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 22.5% 22.6%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.15 0.15
After-tax WACC 6.8% 9.5%

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 $9,541 (FY12-2024) to $17,850 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 12% to 12%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $173 $22,641M 79.0%
10-Year Growth $210 $26,637M 63.5%
5-Year EBITDA $170 $22,273M 78.6%
10-Year EBITDA $196 $25,117M 61.3%

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: 93.8%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 8.8%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $195.95 (-26.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.4% (Low) to 7.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $83 to $272
  • Selected fair value: $177.47 (-33.1% 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 $933M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.5% - 6.8%
Enterprise Value $9,789M - $13,671M
Net Debt $3,964M
Equity Value $5,825M - $9,707M
Outstanding Shares 108M
Fair Value $54 - $90
Selected Fair Value $72.01

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $28599M
Enterprise Value $32563M
Trailing P/E 26.73
Forward P/E 23.22
Trailing EV/EBITDA 10.35
Current Dividend Yield 351.06%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 6.09%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.15

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% $63.07
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $43.30
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $39.19
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $26.62
Earnings Power Value 10% $7.20
Weighted Average 100% $179.39

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Thule Group AB's weighted average intrinsic value is $179.39, which is approximately 32.4% below the current market price of $265.20.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (12% to 12% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.15)
  • Historical dividend growth of 6.09%

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