What is UNC.TO's Intrinsic value?

United Corporations Ltd (UNC.TO) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 25, 2025, United Corporations Ltd's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $178.34 to $408.92 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $408.92 +210.5%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $375.92 +185.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $178.34 +35.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $251.54 +91.0%
Earnings Power Value $210.20 +59.6%

Is United Corporations Ltd (UNC.TO) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $131.68, 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 United Corporations Ltd'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 3.2% 3.7%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 1.52 1.54
Cost of equity 10.9% 13.5%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 11.7% 13.6%
Debt/Equity ratio 1 1
After-tax WACC 7.7% 8.9%

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: 8.3% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $426 (FY03-2024) to $456 (FY03-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 83% to 84%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $376 $4,187M 72.1%
10-Year Growth $409 $4,558M 50.8%
5-Year EBITDA $781 $8,742M 86.7%
10-Year EBITDA $719 $8,049M 72.1%

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: 4.6%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 12.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $178.34 (35.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 13.5% (Low) to 10.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $183 to $320
  • Selected fair value: $251.54 (91.0% 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 $192M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.9% - 7.7%
Enterprise Value $2,147M - $2,498M
Net Debt $(43)M
Equity Value $2,189M - $2,540M
Outstanding Shares 11M
Fair Value $195 - $226
Selected Fair Value $210.20

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $1481M
Enterprise Value $1439M
Trailing P/E 3.73
Forward P/E 4.83
Trailing EV/EBITDA 28.10
Current Dividend Yield 124.11%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -11.45%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.80

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% $122.68
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $93.98
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $35.67
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $37.73
Earnings Power Value 10% $21.02
Weighted Average 100% $311.07

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, United Corporations Ltd's weighted average intrinsic value is $311.07, which is approximately 136.2% above the current market price of $131.68.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (83% to 84% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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