What is TTMI's Intrinsic value?

TTM Technologies Inc (TTMI) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 27, 2025, TTM Technologies Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $12.39 to $44.08 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $44.08 +54.2%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $35.15 +23.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $22.89 -20.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $12.39 -56.7%
Earnings Power Value $12.84 -55.1%

Is TTM Technologies Inc (TTMI) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $28.59, the stock appears to be fairly valued.

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 TTM Technologies Inc'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 1.05 1.24
Cost of equity 8.7% 11.8%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.3%
Tax rate 26.2% 27.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.32 0.32
After-tax WACC 7.5% 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: 8.7% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,443 (FY12-2024) to $4,877 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 2% to 8%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 5% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $35 $4,095M 82.9%
10-Year Growth $44 $5,002M 68.7%
5-Year EBITDA $36 $4,149M 83.1%
10-Year EBITDA $44 $5,042M 68.9%

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: 10.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $22.89 (-20.0% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.8% (Low) to 8.7% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $6 to $19
  • Selected fair value: $12.39 (-56.7% 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 $156M
Discount Rate (WACC) 9.9% - 7.5%
Enterprise Value $1,575M - $2,080M
Net Debt $523M
Equity Value $1,052M - $1,558M
Outstanding Shares 102M
Fair Value $10 - $15
Selected Fair Value $12.84

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $2905M
Enterprise Value $3428M
Trailing P/E 37.24
Forward P/E 29.34
Trailing EV/EBITDA 9.60
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.32

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% $13.23
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $8.79
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $4.58
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $1.86
Earnings Power Value 10% $1.28
Weighted Average 100% $29.73

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, TTM Technologies Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $29.73, which is approximately 4.0% above the current market price of $28.59.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (2% to 8% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

Given these factors, we believe TTM Technologies Inc is currently fairly valued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.