What is VNH.L's Intrinsic value?

Vietnam Holding Ltd (VNH.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 6, 2025, Vietnam Holding Ltd's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $151.91 to $440.98 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $440.98 +27.4%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $410.68 +18.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $151.91 -56.1%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $418.28 +20.9%
Earnings Power Value $273.65 -20.9%

Is Vietnam Holding Ltd (VNH.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $346.00, 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 Vietnam Holding 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 4.0% 4.5%
Equity market risk premium 6.0% 7.0%
Adjusted beta 1.59 1.69
Cost of equity 13.5% 16.8%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 19.0% 19.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 1 1
After-tax WACC 8.8% 10.4%

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: 9.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $31 (FY06-2024) to $17 (FY06-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 86% to 70%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 0% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $553 $124M 71.1%
10-Year Growth $594 $134M 50.1%
5-Year EBITDA $377 $83M 56.8%
10-Year EBITDA $460 $103M 34.9%

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: 15.2%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $151.91 (-56.1% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 16.8% (Low) to 13.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $384 to $742
  • Selected fair value: $418.28 (20.9% 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 $8M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.4% - 8.8%
Enterprise Value $74M - $88M
Net Debt $(5)M
Equity Value $79M - $93M
Outstanding Shares 0M
Fair Value $339 - $398
Selected Fair Value $273.65

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $81M
Enterprise Value $77M
Trailing P/E 5.38
Forward P/E 11.76
Trailing EV/EBITDA 5.80
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.88

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% $132.29
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $102.67
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $30.38
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $62.74
Earnings Power Value 10% $27.36
Weighted Average 100% $355.45

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Vietnam Holding Ltd's weighted average intrinsic value is $355.45, which is approximately 2.7% above the current market price of $346.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (86% to 70% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation

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