What is WEIR.L's Intrinsic value?

Weir Group PLC (WEIR.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 25, 2025, Weir Group PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $977.31 to $1407.12 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $1407.12 -39.8%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $1304.21 -44.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $977.31 -58.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $1199.63 -48.6%
Earnings Power Value $1164.62 -50.1%

Is Weir Group PLC (WEIR.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $2336.00, the stock appears to be significantly overvalued.

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 Weir 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 1.08 1.14
Cost of equity 10.5% 12.9%
Cost of debt 4.0% 5.1%
Tax rate 22.3% 25.4%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.18 0.18
After-tax WACC 9.4% 11.5%

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: 10.5% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $2,506 (FY12-2024) to $3,712 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 13% to 10%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 3% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $1,304 $3,989M 69.7%
10-Year Growth $1,407 $4,261M 49.5%
5-Year EBITDA $1,371 $4,167M 71.0%
10-Year EBITDA $1,402 $4,248M 49.3%

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: 32.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 11.7%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $977.31 (-58.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 12.9% (Low) to 10.5% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $756 to $1,643
  • Selected fair value: $1199.63 (-48.6% 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 $374M
Discount Rate (WACC) 11.5% - 9.4%
Enterprise Value $3,239M - $3,999M
Net Debt $535M
Equity Value $2,705M - $3,464M
Outstanding Shares 3M
Fair Value $1,021 - $1,308
Selected Fair Value $1164.62

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $6187M
Enterprise Value $6721M
Trailing P/E 19.82
Forward P/E 21.83
Trailing EV/EBITDA 8.45
Current Dividend Yield 161.31%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) -3.90%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.18

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% $422.14
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $326.05
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $195.46
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $179.94
Earnings Power Value 10% $116.46
Weighted Average 100% $1240.06

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Weir Group PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $1240.06, which is approximately 46.9% below the current market price of $2336.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (13% to 10% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.18)

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