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Rambus Inc. (RMBS) Valuation Assumptions

Review Rambus Inc. (RMBS) valuation assumptions across intrinsic value, DCF, reverse DCF implied growth, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, and financial trends.

NMS · US · USD

Latest price129.25 USD
30D+29.69%
Price vs model median+431%Model median is the median base output from applicable absolute models, excluding Reverse DCF.

Quick answer

What growth is the market currently pricing into RMBS?

At 129.25 USD, TickerVal's reverse DCF setup implies roughly 23.0% annual FCF growth for 10 years for RMBS, using the current normalized FCF base, a 9.5% discount rate, and 3.0% terminal growth. The rest of the page shows valuation assumptions, model differences, and source-data context for research reference.

What price implies

What does the current price imply?

At 129.25 USD, the model implies roughly 22.98% annual FCF growth for 10 years, with required long-term operating margin near 31.44% and terminal growth around 3%. This module is a research reference.

Implied FCF CAGR22.98%

10-year Reverse DCF scenario

Required long-term operating margin31.44%

Five-year median × 0.95

Implied terminal growth3%

From current model assumptions

Discount rate assumption9.5%

Estimated from current sector rules

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Forecast horizon10Y

Historical implied expectations

How does today's implied growth compare with history?

Calculated from selected historical prices and current normalized FCF assumptions, not a full point-in-time backtest.

Current implied FCF CAGR23%
5Y monthly median10.97%
Current vs 5Y median+12.03 pts

Showing 8 of 13 report price anchors

Report price anchorPrice dateAnchor priceImplied FCF CAGR
Q1-20262026/03/3186.03 USD17.47%
FY20252025/12/3191.89 USD18.36%
Q1-20262025/12/3191.89 USD18.36%
Q3-20252025/09/30104.20 USD20.05%
Q2-20252025/06/3064.02 USD13.52%
Q1-20262025/03/3151.78 USD10.7%
FY20242024/12/3152.86 USD10.97%
Q3-20252024/12/3152.86 USD10.97%
202621.25%

Avg 20.51% · Samples 5

202514.47%

Avg 14.83% · Samples 12

202411.51%

Avg 11.29% · Samples 12

202311.77%

Avg 11.59% · Samples 12

Historical valuation multiples

How have EV/EBITDA and P/FCF changed over the last 5 years?

Annual fiscal-period anchored: month-end prices are paired with the most recent annual fiscal period ending on or before each date, covering the last 5 years (61 monthly samples). Multiples are research references; financial-sector or otherwise non-comparable companies require sector-specific context.

P/E

Market cap divided by reported net income (annual fiscal-period snapshot).

61.26x
Near median · P63
Current5Y medianTypical range IQR
5Y median44.78x
Current61.26x · P63
5Y low 14.02xCurrent vs median+36.81%5Y high 240x
IQR 24.47–157x · 42 monthly samples

P/FCF

Market cap divided by reported free cash flow.

42.38x
Above history · P93
Current5Y medianTypical range IQR
5Y median28.74x
Current42.38x · P93
5Y low 12.63xCurrent vs median+47.45%5Y high 56.84x
IQR 17.72–35.09x · 61 monthly samples

EV/EBITDA

Enterprise value (market cap + debt − cash) divided by EBITDA.

51.3x
Near median · P53
Current5Y medianTypical range IQR
5Y median46.31x
Current51.3x · P53
5Y low 24.13xCurrent vs median+10.78%5Y high 94.98x
IQR 33.96–61.73x · 54 monthly samples

Month-end historical multiples

A date-friendly view for historical EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, and P/E queries.

Showing 8 of 61 month-end samples
Month-endPriceP/EP/FCFEV/EBITDAFiscal period used
2026-05-08129.25 USD61.26x42.38x51.3x2025-12-31
2026-04-30115.11 USD54.56x37.74x45.63x2025-12-31
2026-03-3186.03 USD40.78x28.21x33.95x2025-12-31
2026-02-2799.66 USD47.24x32.67x39.42x2025-12-31
2026-01-30113.83 USD53.96x37.32x45.11x2025-12-31
2025-12-3191.89 USD43.56x30.13x36.3x2025-12-31
2025-11-2895.57 USD57.95x52.13x53.61x2024-12-31
2025-10-31102.84 USD62.36x56.1x57.72x2024-12-31

Valuation overview

How do the valuation assumptions fit together?

Rambus Inc. (RMBS) valuation on TickerVal is designed to help readers understand the operating expectations embedded in the current market price. At 129.25 USD, the page brings intrinsic value analysis, DCF outputs, reverse DCF implied growth, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, and valuation assumptions into one research view within the Technology sector and the Semiconductors industry. Instead of treating one model as a final answer, TickerVal compares cash-flow, earnings-power, balance-sheet, and relative-multiple lenses so the differences between models are visible. The reverse DCF view currently shows implied growth of 23.0%, while the model median reference sits at +431% versus the current price. The DCF and reverse DCF sections focus on free cash flow, discount rate, terminal growth, and the long-term growth path implied by the current price. EV/EBITDA and P/FCF provide additional context for capital structure and cash-flow multiples. The financial trends section connects those valuation assumptions back to reported revenue of 708M USD, free cash flow of 333M USD, margins, and balance-sheet facts from public filings. Readers can use the layout to compare assumptions across models before reviewing the underlying source data. This page is intended for transparent research reference, model review, and assumption checking.

Valuation model range vs. current price

Each row shows a model output range, with a vertical line for the current price.

Model output range
DCFCalculated · Limited reference
44.60 USD-103.79 USD
Earnings Power ValueCalculated
16.59 USD-16.59 USD
Graham NumberCalculated · Limited reference
24.35 USD-24.35 USD
Owner EarningsCalculated
44.52 USD-92.96 USD
Current price reference line

Why do valuation models give different answers?

Different models rely on different financial facts. The status blocks show which lenses fit this page data.

ModelFitContext
DCFLimitedLatest FCF is an outlier, so DCF is a limited scenario reference.
Owner EarningsSuitableUseful when net income, D&A, and capex support owner-earnings scenarios.
Reverse DCFSuitableShows the FCF growth implied by current price under stated assumptions.
Earnings Power ValueSuitableUseful for mature operating profit, with limited emphasis on growth.
Graham NumberLimitedWorks best when EPS and book value are both positive.
Dividend Discount ModelNot meaningfulNeeds explicit dividend history, which is not included in the current version.
Net-Net Liquidation ValueNot meaningfulRequires current asset and liability detail beyond the current data set.
PEGLimitedA quick growth multiple lens when EPS history is positive.
EV/EBITDALimitedUseful for capital structure context when operating profit is available.
P/FCFLimitedA compact free-cash-flow multiple view for positive FCF years.
P/BLimitedMore useful for asset-heavy balance sheets than asset-light companies.
P/SLimitedA revenue multiple lens when profit or FCF is not stable.
Peer ComparisonNot meaningfulStandardized peer comparisons are not included in the current version.

Which valuation models are being calculated?

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Current price129.25 USD
Model median reference24.35 USD
Price vs model median+431%
Price date2026/05/08
24.35 USD24.35 USD24.35 USD

+431%

Calculated

DCF

Free cash flow, growth, discount rate, and terminal growth form an intrinsic value range.

44.60 USD76.26 USD103.79 USD
76.26 USDThis model is a limited scenario reference for this sector.
Calculated

Owner Earnings

Uses net income, D&A, and capex as an owner-earnings proxy.

44.52 USD71.56 USD92.96 USD

+80.62%

71.56 USDCurrent price is 80.6% above the base model value.Adjusted reference: 58.30 USD
Calculated

Reverse DCF

Solves the forward FCF growth rate implied by the current price.

Implied growth23.0%

Current price implies roughly 23.0% annualized FCF growth.

23.0%Current price implies roughly 23.0% annualized FCF growth.
Calculated

Earnings Power Value

Estimates earnings power value without assuming growth.

16.59 USD16.59 USD16.59 USD

+679%

16.59 USDCurrent price is 679% above the base model value.

Updated: 2026/05/10

Which financial trends support the assumptions?

Annual financial metrics with switchable views. · Unit: USD

FY2025 · Dec 2025 report14 records
Revenue708M USD
Net income230M USD
Free cash flow333M USD
CapEx27M USD
Operating cash flow360M USD

Valuation basis and non-recurring items

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A positive amountAfterTax means the item increased reported net income; a negative value means it reduced reported net income. Adjusted net income = reported net income minus total after-tax impact. Valuation defaults to reported figures; adjusted figures are shown to observe one-time-item impact.

PeriodItemCategoryAfter-tax impactConfidence
2024/12/31Restructuring and merger costsRestructuring-4M USDMedium
2024/12/31Special income/chargesOther3M USDMedium
2024/12/31Write-offImpairment-846K USDMedium
2023/12/31Asset sale gain/lossAsset sale gain/loss19M USDMedium
2023/12/31Business sale gain/lossAsset sale gain/loss72M USDMedium
2023/12/31Restructuring and merger costsRestructuring-15M USDMedium
2023/12/31Special income/chargesOther49M USDMedium
2023/12/31Write-offImpairment-8M USDMedium
2022/12/31Asset sale gain/lossAsset sale gain/loss-6M USDMedium
2022/12/31Other special chargesOther-66M USDMedium
2022/12/31Restructuring and merger costsRestructuring-2M USDMedium
2022/12/31Special income/chargesOther-69M USDMedium
2021/12/31Asset sale gain/lossAsset sale gain/loss-124K USDMedium
2021/12/31Restructuring chargesRestructuring-7M USDMedium
2020/12/31Asset sale gain/lossAsset sale gain/loss61K USDMedium
2020/12/31Restructuring chargesRestructuring-3M USDMedium
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Which reported financials feed the models?

Financial DetailsShowing latest 5 / 14
PeriodTypeRevenueNet IncomeAdjusted net incomeFree Cash FlowDiluted EPSAdjusted EPS
2025/12/31Annual708M USD230M USD-333M USD2.11-
2024/12/31Annual557M USD180M USD182M USD200M USD1.651.67
2023/12/31Annual461M USD334M USD217M USD173M USD3.011.96
2022/12/31Annual455M USD-14M USD128M USD213M USD-0.131.17
2021/12/31Annual-18M USD25M USD195M USD0.160.22

Where does this data come from?

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Frequently asked questions

Quick notes on price-implied expectations, model differences, and source data.

What is Rambus Inc.'s intrinsic value?

Rambus Inc.'s intrinsic value on TickerVal is reviewed through DCF outputs, reverse DCF implied growth, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, valuation assumptions, and financial trends from public filings.

How is RMBS valued on TickerVal?

TickerVal values RMBS by comparing intrinsic value models, DCF and reverse DCF assumptions, cash-flow multiples, earnings-power references, and reported financial trends.

What does the current stock price imply?

The reverse DCF view estimates the free-cash-flow growth path implied by the current stock price under stated discount-rate and terminal-growth assumptions.

Which valuation models are used?

TickerVal uses DCF, reverse DCF, Owner Earnings, EPV, Graham Number, EV/EBITDA, P/FCF, P/B, P/S, and other model references where the underlying data is available.

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