What is WHR.L's Intrinsic value?

Warehouse REIT PLC (WHR.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 27, 2025, Warehouse REIT PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $2.62 to $95.60 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $83.15 -15.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $50.48 -48.8%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $86.61 -12.2%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $95.60 -3.0%
Earnings Power Value $2.62 -97.3%

Is Warehouse REIT PLC (WHR.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $98.60, 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 Warehouse REIT 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 0.82 0.96
Cost of equity 8.9% 11.7%
Cost of debt 4.0% 9.2%
Tax rate 19.0% 19.0%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.7 0.7
After-tax WACC 6.6% 10.0%

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 $51 (FY03-2024) to $107 (FY03-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 67% to 56%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 10% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $50 $503M 76.3%
10-Year Growth $83 $642M 60.3%
5-Year EBITDA $126 $824M 85.5%
10-Year EBITDA $157 $959M 73.4%

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: 72.6%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 10.3%
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0%
  • Fair value: $86.61 (-12.2% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 11.7% (Low) to 8.9% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 1.0% (Low) to 3.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $57 to $134
  • Selected fair value: $95.60 (-3.0% 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 $24M
Discount Rate (WACC) 10.0% - 6.6%
Enterprise Value $237M - $360M
Net Debt $287M
Equity Value $(50)M - $72M
Outstanding Shares 4M
Fair Value $(12) - $17
Selected Fair Value $2.62

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $421M
Enterprise Value $708M
Trailing P/E 11.23
Forward P/E 13.97
Trailing EV/EBITDA 20.20
Current Dividend Yield 646.39%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 16.70%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.70

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% $24.95
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $12.62
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $17.32
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $14.34
Earnings Power Value 10% $0.26
Weighted Average 100% $69.49

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Warehouse REIT PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $69.49, which is approximately 29.5% below the current market price of $98.60.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (67% to 56% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 16.70%

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