STEELCASE FAIR VALUE ANALYSIS
Target Price: $15.60
Valuation Methodology
Based on sector-relative P/E analysis, Steelcase appears moderately undervalued. Using TTM EPS of $1.04 and applying the furniture industry average P/E multiple of 15x, the intrinsic fair value equals $15.60 per share.
Key Assumptions
- Normalized P/E: 15x (furniture industry median)
- EPS sustainability: Current $1.04 TTM earnings maintainable
- Sector convergence: SCS multiple should align with furniture peers
- Cyclical recovery: Office furniture demand stabilization expected
Risks to Fair Value
Downside risks include persistent margin pressure (operating margins declined to 4.7%), slower office real estate recovery, and continued EPS volatility (57% coefficient of variation). Upside catalysts include successful cost optimization, return-to-office trends acceleration, and potential market share gains through innovation.
Investment Thesis
While SCS trades at a discount to intrinsic value (~30% upside), the investment quality remains questionable due to low revenue growth (2.6% TTM), volatile earnings, and secular headwinds from hybrid work trends. This appears to be a value trap rather than value opportunity - the low multiple reflects justified skepticism about business quality.
Confidence Level: Medium (Fair value achievable but business fundamentals concerning)
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