What is VITR.ST's Intrinsic value?

Vitrolife AB (VITR.ST) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 8, 2025, Vitrolife AB's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $105.92 to $191.76 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $191.76 +21.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $158.62 +0.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $111.19 -29.4%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $133.97 -14.9%
Earnings Power Value $105.92 -32.7%

Is Vitrolife AB (VITR.ST) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $157.40, 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 Vitrolife AB'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 2.5% 3.0%
Equity market risk premium 5.1% 6.1%
Adjusted beta 0.59 0.62
Cost of equity 5.5% 7.3%
Cost of debt 4.0% 6.8%
Tax rate 22.8% 24.4%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.1 0.1
After-tax WACC 5.3% 7.1%

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: 6.2% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $3,609 (FY12-2024) to $7,781 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 14% to 14%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $159 $22,383M 86.4%
10-Year Growth $192 $26,871M 75.9%
5-Year EBITDA $107 $15,387M 80.2%
10-Year EBITDA $137 $19,404M 66.7%

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: 6.4%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $111.19 (-29.4% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 7.3% (Low) to 5.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $48 to $219
  • Selected fair value: $133.97 (-14.9% 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 $925M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.1% - 5.3%
Enterprise Value $13,001M - $17,487M
Net Debt $897M
Equity Value $12,104M - $16,590M
Outstanding Shares 135M
Fair Value $89 - $122
Selected Fair Value $105.92

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $21320M
Enterprise Value $22217M
Trailing P/E 42.81
Forward P/E 39.04
Trailing EV/EBITDA 13.30
Current Dividend Yield 63.32%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 3.30%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.10

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% $57.53
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $39.66
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $22.24
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $20.10
Earnings Power Value 10% $10.59
Weighted Average 100% $150.11

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Vitrolife AB's weighted average intrinsic value is $150.11, which is approximately 4.6% below the current market price of $157.40.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (14% to 14% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.10)
  • Historical dividend growth of 3.30%

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