Fair value (multi-method)
Four independent methods triangulate what IDXX is worth. The headline is the Forward-DCF intrinsic value at a normalized growth rate; the margin of safety compares it to the current price.
Estimated fair value (Forward DCF)
$313.90
Method range
$38.98 – $747.50
median $491.68
Valuation methods
Each method’s implied fair value per share and its upside versus the current price. Missing methods (no analyst coverage, negative earnings, etc.) are shown as “—”.
| Method | Fair value | Upside vs price |
|---|---|---|
| Forward DCF | $313.90 | -42.40% |
| Exit multiple | $669.45 | +22.83% |
| Analyst target | $747.50 | +37.16% |
| Graham number | $38.98 | -92.85% |
- Forward DCF$313.90
- Exit multiple$669.45
- Analyst target$747.50
- Graham number$38.98
Stock price
$545.00
FCF / share (TTM)
$2.92
3Y FCF CAGR
15.5%
Fair value @ hist. growth
$73.50
This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Scenario prices and DCF-style figures depend on your assumptions and data from public filings and estimates. They are not forecasts of future returns.
Implied FCF growth
45.2%
per year over your projection horizon
Margin of safety -641.5% vs hist-growth DCF
Historical 3Y CAGR
15.5%
Your model implies
45.2%
Analyst consensus is EPS-only — no comparable FCF / share estimate to show on this basis.
Model inputs
Move sliders to test how the reverse DCF reacts. Historical-growth markers show where the company has actually grown over the last cycle.
Undiscounted FCF per share over 10 years at 15% annual growth.
Sensitivity — implied growth vs your assumptions
Each cell shows the per-share growth rate the market would need to justify the current price at that combination of discount rate (rows) and terminal growth (columns). Your selected inputs are highlighted.
| Row axis: discount rate. Column axis: terminal growth.Terminal g →↓ Discount | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.4% | 41.5% | 40.8% | 40.1% | 39.3% | 38.5% |
| 11.4% | 44.0% | 43.4% | 42.7% | 42.0% | 41.3% |
| 12.4% | 46.4% | 45.8% | 45.2% | 44.6% | 43.9% |
| 13.4% | 48.7% | 48.1% | 47.6% | 47.0% | 46.4% |
| 14.4% | 50.9% | 50.4% | 49.9% | 49.3% | 48.8% |
Historical multiples
Each bar is the trailing five-year range (low left, high right). Filled portion runs from low to today; the dot marks today; the small tick marks the five-year median. Low, median, and high are listed under each bar.
PEG
3.29
Demanding vs growth
Net debt
$897M
Total debt − cash
Beta
1.55
Vs market benchmark
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