What is VIFN.SW's Intrinsic value?

Vifor Pharma AG (VIFN.SW) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 28, 2025, Vifor Pharma AG's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $79.66 to $322.72 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $219.34 +32.0%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $153.04 -7.9%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $224.85 +35.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $322.72 +94.2%
Earnings Power Value $79.66 -52.1%

Is Vifor Pharma AG (VIFN.SW) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $166.15, 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 Vifor Pharma AG'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 1.0% 1.5%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.66 0.74
Cost of equity 4.3% 6.5%
Cost of debt 4.0% 4.5%
Tax rate 9.9% 10.8%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.05 0.05
After-tax WACC 4.3% 6.4%

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: 5.3% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $1,754 (FY12-2021) to $4,048 (FY12-2031)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 15% to 16%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 13% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $153 $9,541M 89.8%
10-Year Growth $219 $13,843M 83.1%
5-Year EBITDA $123 $7,614M 87.2%
10-Year EBITDA $153 $9,521M 75.4%

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: 89.9%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 5.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $224.85 (35.3% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 6.5% (Low) to 4.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $35 to $611
  • Selected fair value: $322.72 (94.2% 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 $245M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.4% - 4.3%
Enterprise Value $3,845M - $5,713M
Net Debt $(390)M
Equity Value $4,235M - $6,103M
Outstanding Shares 65M
Fair Value $65 - $94
Selected Fair Value $79.66

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $10782M
Enterprise Value $10392M
Trailing P/E 74.67
Forward P/E 33.16
Trailing EV/EBITDA 11.15
Current Dividend Yield 120.39%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -0.02%
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% $65.80
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $38.26
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $44.97
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $48.41
Earnings Power Value 10% $7.97
Weighted Average 100% $205.41

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Vifor Pharma AG's weighted average intrinsic value is $205.41, which is approximately 23.6% above the current market price of $166.15.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (15% to 16% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.05)

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