What is UBG.L's Intrinsic value?

Unbound Group PLC (UBG.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 12, 2025, Unbound Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $213.56 to $779.24 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $779.24 +103798.5%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $725.88 +96683.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $368.91 +49088.6%
Earnings Power Value $213.56 +28374.6%

Is Unbound Group PLC (UBG.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $0.75, the stock appears to be significantly undervalued.

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 Unbound Group PLC'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 4.0% 4.5%
Equity market risk premium 6.0% 7.0%
Adjusted beta 0.95 1.13
Cost of equity 9.7% 12.9%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 19.0% 19.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 1 1
After-tax WACC 6.9% 8.5%

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: 7.7% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $55 (FY01-2022) to $73 (FY01-2032)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 78% to 63%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $726 $560M 75.7%
10-Year Growth $779 $601M 54.4%
5-Year EBITDA $444 $349M 60.9%
10-Year EBITDA $562 $437M 37.4%

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: 11.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $368.91 (49088.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 12.9% (Low) to 9.7% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $0 to $0
  • Selected fair value: $0.00 (-100.0% 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 $13M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.5% - 6.9%
Enterprise Value $157M - $194M
Net Debt $15M
Equity Value $142M - $179M
Outstanding Shares 1M
Fair Value $189 - $238
Selected Fair Value $213.56

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $1M
Enterprise Value $16M
Trailing P/E 0.00
Forward P/E 0.02
Trailing EV/EBITDA 5.70
Current Dividend Yield 4121.19%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 32.22

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) 35% $233.77
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 29% $181.47
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 24% $73.78
Earnings Power Value 12% $21.36
Weighted Average 100% $600.45

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Unbound Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $600.45, which is approximately 79959.6% above the current market price of $0.75.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (78% to 63% margin)

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