What is UBER's DCF valuation?

Uber Technologies Inc (UBER) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 29, 2025, Uber Technologies Inc has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $135.26 per share. With the current market price at $88.26, this represents a potential upside of 53.2%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $83.68
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $135.26
Potential Upside (5-year) -5.2%
Potential Upside (10-year) 53.2%
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.5% - 9.8%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $43978 million in 12-2024 to $115728 million by 12-2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 10.2%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2024 43978 18%
12-2025 50064 14%
12-2026 55416 11%
12-2027 60247 9%
12-2028 65820 9%
12-2029 74192 13%
12-2030 82355 11%
12-2031 89923 9%
12-2032 98563 10%
12-2033 107394 9%
12-2034 115728 8%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 22% in 12-2024 to 25% by 12-2034, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2024 9883 22%
12-2025 5784 12%
12-2026 7999 14%
12-2027 10347 17%
12-2028 13016 20%
12-2029 16505 22%
12-2030 18708 23%
12-2031 20845 23%
12-2032 23301 24%
12-2033 25878 24%
12-2034 28408 25%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $326 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 2% 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 387
12-2026 531
12-2027 701
12-2028 898
12-2029 1122
12-2030 1241

3. Working Capital Requirements

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

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 31
Days Inventory 0
Days Payables 11

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
9M/2025 3667 438 689 583 1957
2026 7273 808 1017 378 5070
2027 9848 1045 1106 234 7463
2028 12776 1315 1208 526 9727
2029 16530 1668 1362 593 12908

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 7.5% - 9.8%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 10.8x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 83.68 -5.2%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 135.26 53.2%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 57.24 -35.1%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 96.22 9.0%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $179,360M
  • 10-Year Model: $287,222M

Investment Conclusion

Is Uber Technologies Inc (UBER) a buy or a sell? Uber Technologies Inc is definitely a buy. Based on our DCF analysis, Uber Technologies Inc (UBER) appears to be significantly undervalued with upside potential of 53.2%. 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:

  • Expanding profit margins (from 22% to 25%)
  • Steady revenue growth (10.2% CAGR)
  • Strong free cash flow generation

Investors should consider a strong buy at the current market price of $88.26.