As part of a new series, each week we typically conduct a DCF on one of the companies in our screens. This week we thought we’d take a look at one of the stocks that is not currently in our screens, Netflix Inc (NFLX).
Profile
Netflix’s relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with almost 250 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm recently began introducing ad-supported subscription plans, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
Recent Performance
Over the past twelve months the share price is up 86.56%.
Inputs
- Discount Rate: 9.7%
- Terminal Growth Rate: 2%
- WACC: 9.7%
Forecasted Free Cash Flows (FCFs)
| Year | FCF (billions) | PV(billions) |
| 2024 | 1.33 | 1.21 |
| 2025 | 1.52 | 1.26 |
| 2026 | 1.74 | 1.32 |
| 2027 | 1.99 | 1.37 |
| 2028 | 2.28 | 1.43 |
Terminal Value
Terminal Value = FCF * (1 + g) / (r – g) = 30.09 billion
Present Value of Terminal Value
PV of Terminal Value = Terminal Value / (1 + WACC)^5 = 18.91 billion
Present Value of Free Cash Flows
Present Value of FCFs = ∑ (FCF / (1 + r)^n) = 6.60 billion
Enterprise Value
Enterprise Value = Present Value of FCFs + Present Value of Terminal Value = 25.51 billion
Net Debt
Net Debt = Total Debt – Total Cash = 13.48 billion
Equity Value
Equity Value = Enterprise Value – Net Debt = 12.03 billion
Per-Share DCF Value
Per-Share DCF Value = Enterprise Value / Number of Shares Outstanding = $27.84
Conclusion
| DCF Value | Current Price | Margin of Safety |
|---|---|---|
| $27.84 | $602.65 | -2064.34% |
Based on the DCF valuation, the stock is overvalued. The DCF value of $27.84 per share is lower than the current market price of $602.65. The Margin of Safety is -2064.34%.
It is important to note that this valuation is based on a number of assumptions, and these assumptions could change in the future. This valuation is meant to be a back-of-the-envelope analyse that could be used as a starting point in a much more thorough valuation process. As a result, it is important to do your own research before making any investment decision.
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4 Comments on “Netflix Inc (NFLX) DCF Valuation: Is The Stock Undervalued?”
FYI: DCF and price are reversed.
Updated. Thanks.
In the conclusion is a mistake: the DCF Value needs to be 27.84 USD and the current price needs to be 602.65 USD.
Updated. Thanks.