What is UBER's Intrinsic value?

Uber Technologies Inc (UBER) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of September 4, 2025, Uber Technologies Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $8.12 to $118.70 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $118.70 +27.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $77.17 -17.0%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $78.43 -15.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $113.10 +21.7%
Earnings Power Value $8.12 -91.3%

Is Uber Technologies Inc (UBER) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $92.94, 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 Uber 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 0.94 1.02
Cost of equity 8.2% 10.6%
Cost of debt 4.6% 5.5%
Tax rate 6.6% 24.7%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.05 0.05
After-tax WACC 8.0% 10.3%

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: 9.1% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $43,978 (FY12-2024) to $109,942 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 22% to 25%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 2% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $77 $164,065M 82.6%
10-Year Growth $119 $250,687M 69.6%
5-Year EBITDA $60 $128,034M 77.7%
10-Year EBITDA $94 $199,837M 61.9%

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: 9.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $78.43 (-15.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.6% (Low) to 8.2% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $56 to $170
  • Selected fair value: $113.10 (21.7% 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 $1,807M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.3% - 8.0%
Enterprise Value $17,617M - $22,545M
Net Debt $3,140M
Equity Value $14,477M - $19,405M
Outstanding Shares 2,085M
Fair Value $7 - $9
Selected Fair Value $8.12

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $193819M
Enterprise Value $196959M
Trailing P/E 15.35
Forward P/E 33.75
Trailing EV/EBITDA 11.50
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.05

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% $35.61
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $19.29
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $15.69
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $16.97
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.81
Weighted Average 100% $88.37

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Uber Technologies Inc's intrinsic value is $88.37, which is approximately 4.9% below the current market price of $92.94.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (22% to 25% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.05)

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