Using the Earnings Power Value framework with a WACC of 6.9% and normalized earnings of $641.0M, Henry Schein, Inc. has a fair value of $47.64 per share. The EPV range is $33.90 – $69.04 based on WACC sensitivity (5.4% – 8.4%).
| Low | Selected | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normalized Earnings | 641 | 641 | 641 |
| (/) WACC | 8.4% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Enterprise Value | 7,657 | 9,329 | 11,935 |
| (-) Net debt | 3,531 | 3,531 | 3,531 |
| Equity Value | 4,126 | 5,798 | 8,404 |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 122 | 122 | 122 |
| Fair Price | $33.90 | $47.64 | $69.04 |
Earnings Power Value (EPV) estimates what a company is worth based on its current normalized earnings, assuming zero growth. It values the business as a perpetuity: Normalized Earnings / WACC. This gives a conservative floor value — the company's worth if it never grows but maintains its current profitability.
The model normalizes earnings by: (1) using sustainable gross margins (5-year average) applied to current revenue, (2) deducting maintenance-level operating expenses (average R&D + SG&A as % of revenue), (3) applying the average effective tax rate, and (4) subtracting the average excess of CapEx over D&A (net reinvestment needed to maintain current capacity).
EPV is most useful as a comparison anchor: if the market price is below EPV, the stock may be undervalued even without any growth. If market price exceeds EPV, the premium reflects growth expectations — which may or may not materialize.