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Estimating The Fair Value Of Samsung Climate Control Co., Ltd. (KRX:006660)
Key Insights
- The projected fair value for Samsung Climate Control is ₩14,404 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity
- Samsung Climate Control's ₩11,880 share price indicates it is trading at similar levels as its fair value estimate
- Samsung Climate Control's peers are currently trading at a premium of 20% on average
In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Samsung Climate Control Co., Ltd. (KRX:006660) by estimating the company's future cash flows and discounting them to their present value. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model is the tool we will apply to do this. Believe it or not, it's not too difficult to follow, as you'll see from our example!
Remember though, that there are many ways to estimate a company's value, and a DCF is just one method. If you still have some burning questions about this type of valuation, take a look at the Simply Wall St analysis model.
Check out our latest analysis for Samsung Climate Control
Step By Step Through The Calculation
We're using the 2-stage growth model, which simply means we take in account two stages of company's growth. In the initial period the company may have a higher growth rate and the second stage is usually assumed to have a stable growth rate. To begin with, we have to get estimates of the next ten years of cash flows. Seeing as no analyst estimates of free cash flow are available to us, we have extrapolate the previous free cash flow (FCF) from the company's last reported value. We assume companies with shrinking free cash flow will slow their rate of shrinkage, and that companies with growing free cash flow will see their growth rate slow, over this period. We do this to reflect that growth tends to slow more in the early years than it does in later years.
A DCF is all about the idea that a dollar in the future is less valuable than a dollar today, so we discount the value of these future cash flows to their estimated value in today's dollars:
10-year free cash flow (FCF) forecast
2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 | |
Levered FCF (₩, Millions) | ₩10.3b | ₩8.61b | ₩7.68b | ₩7.15b | ₩6.86b | ₩6.72b | ₩6.67b | ₩6.69b | ₩6.76b | ₩6.86b |
Growth Rate Estimate Source | Est @ -24.90% | Est @ -16.66% | Est @ -10.89% | Est @ -6.86% | Est @ -4.03% | Est @ -2.05% | Est @ -0.67% | Est @ 0.30% | Est @ 0.98% | Est @ 1.45% |
Present Value (₩, Millions) Discounted @ 7.9% | ₩9.6k | ₩7.4k | ₩6.1k | ₩5.3k | ₩4.7k | ₩4.3k | ₩3.9k | ₩3.6k | ₩3.4k | ₩3.2k |
("Est" = FCF growth rate estimated by Simply Wall St)
Present Value of 10-year Cash Flow (PVCF) = ₩52b
The second stage is also known as Terminal Value, this is the business's cash flow after the first stage. For a number of reasons a very conservative growth rate is used that cannot exceed that of a country's GDP growth. In this case we have used the 5-year average of the 10-year government bond yield (2.6%) to estimate future growth. In the same way as with the 10-year 'growth' period, we discount future cash flows to today's value, using a cost of equity of 7.9%.
Terminal Value (TV)= FCF2034 × (1 + g) ÷ (r – g) = ₩6.9b× (1 + 2.6%) ÷ (7.9%– 2.6%) = ₩132b
Present Value of Terminal Value (PVTV)= TV / (1 + r)10= ₩132b÷ ( 1 + 7.9%)10= ₩62b
The total value is the sum of cash flows for the next ten years plus the discounted terminal value, which results in the Total Equity Value, which in this case is ₩113b. To get the intrinsic value per share, we divide this by the total number of shares outstanding. Relative to the current share price of ₩12k, the company appears about fair value at a 18% discount to where the stock price trades currently. The assumptions in any calculation have a big impact on the valuation, so it is better to view this as a rough estimate, not precise down to the last cent.
The Assumptions
The calculation above is very dependent on two assumptions. The first is the discount rate and the other is the cash flows. If you don't agree with these result, have a go at the calculation yourself and play with the assumptions. The DCF also does not consider the possible cyclicality of an industry, or a company's future capital requirements, so it does not give a full picture of a company's potential performance. Given that we are looking at Samsung Climate Control as potential shareholders, the cost of equity is used as the discount rate, rather than the cost of capital (or weighted average cost of capital, WACC) which accounts for debt. In this calculation we've used 7.9%, which is based on a levered beta of 1.130. Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility, compared to the market as a whole. We get our beta from the industry average beta of globally comparable companies, with an imposed limit between 0.8 and 2.0, which is a reasonable range for a stable business.
SWOT Analysis for Samsung Climate Control
- Debt is not viewed as a risk.
- Earnings declined over the past year.
- Dividend is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Auto Components market.
- Current share price is below our estimate of fair value.
- Lack of analyst coverage makes it difficult to determine A006660's earnings prospects.
- No apparent threats visible for A006660.
Looking Ahead:
Valuation is only one side of the coin in terms of building your investment thesis, and it ideally won't be the sole piece of analysis you scrutinize for a company. DCF models are not the be-all and end-all of investment valuation. Rather it should be seen as a guide to "what assumptions need to be true for this stock to be under/overvalued?" For instance, if the terminal value growth rate is adjusted slightly, it can dramatically alter the overall result. For Samsung Climate Control, we've put together three essential elements you should assess:
- Risks: Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 3 warning signs with Samsung Climate Control , and understanding these should be part of your investment process.
- Other Solid Businesses: Low debt, high returns on equity and good past performance are fundamental to a strong business. Why not explore our interactive list of stocks with solid business fundamentals to see if there are other companies you may not have considered!
- Other Environmentally-Friendly Companies: Concerned about the environment and think consumers will buy eco-friendly products more and more? Browse through our interactive list of companies that are thinking about a greener future to discover some stocks you may not have thought of!
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About KOSE:A006660
Samsung Climate Control
Manufactures and sells automotive parts in South Korea and internationally.
Flawless balance sheet with questionable track record.