What is YNGA.L's Intrinsic value?

Young & Co's Brewery PLC (YNGA.L) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 6, 2025, Young & Co's Brewery PLC's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $383.51 to $2084.89 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $923.79 -4.7%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $613.80 -36.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $605.68 -37.5%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $383.51 -60.4%
Earnings Power Value $2084.89 +115.2%

Is Young & Co's Brewery PLC (YNGA.L) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $969.00, the stock appears to be moderately 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 Young & Co's Brewery 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 0.72 0.82
Cost of equity 8.3% 10.7%
Cost of debt 4.0% 5.1%
Tax rate 27.4% 36.5%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.73 0.73
After-tax WACC 6.0% 7.6%

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: 6.8% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $389 (FY04-2024) to $856 (FY04-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 3% to 5%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 14% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $614 $672M 87.0%
10-Year Growth $924 $837M 74.5%
5-Year EBITDA $631 $681M 87.1%
10-Year EBITDA $911 $830M 74.3%

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: 94.3%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 9.5%
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0%
  • Fair value: $605.68 (-37.5% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 10.7% (Low) to 8.3% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 2.0% (Low) to 4.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $212 to $555
  • Selected fair value: $383.51 (-60.4% 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 $97M
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.6% - 6.0%
Enterprise Value $1,287M - $1,619M
Net Debt $346M
Equity Value $940M - $1,272M
Outstanding Shares 1M
Fair Value $1,772 - $2,398
Selected Fair Value $2084.89

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $514M
Enterprise Value $861M
Trailing P/E 36.73
Forward P/E 27.17
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.65
Current Dividend Yield 255.92%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 4.25%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.73

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% $277.14
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $153.45
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $121.14
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $57.53
Earnings Power Value 10% $208.49
Weighted Average 100% $817.74

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Young & Co's Brewery PLC's weighted average intrinsic value is $817.74, which is approximately 15.6% below the current market price of $969.00.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (3% to 5% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 4.25%

Given these factors, we believe Young & Co's Brewery PLC is currently moderately overvalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.