Market Pulse53Neutral

Trex Company, Inc.Opportunity Rank #86(TREX) Intrinsic Value & DCF Analysis (2026)

Sector: Industrials

Current Price

$42.38

Last updated: Jul 24, 2026

Price vs Intrinsic Value

$42.38
Price
$88.16
Intrinsic Value
Undervalued by 108%MOS: $70.53

Fundamental Score

71/100
Bullish

Weighted across 6 signals

Narrative Score

61/100
Improving

No change vs previous

Trend Score

41/100
Weak

As of 2026-07-24

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The intrinsic value of Trex Company, Inc. (TREX) is estimated at $88.16 per share based on a 10-year discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. At the current price of $42.38, the stock appears undervalued relative to its projected cash flow fundamentals. This estimate assumes a 7.07% long-term growth rate and a 10.00% discount rate (calculated: 9.61%), reflecting expected future free cash flow and cost of capital.

The intrinsic value of Trex Company, Inc. (TREX) is estimated at $88.16 per share based on a 10-year discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. At the current price of $42.38, the stock appears undervalued relative to its projected cash flow fundamentals. This estimate assumes a 7.07% long-term growth rate and a 10.00% discount rate (calculated: 9.61%), reflecting expected future free cash flow and cost of capital.

Valuation Details

$88.16
108.02% upside
20% margin of safety: $70.53
Years: 10Growth Rate: 7.07%
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Capital Efficiency

Average Quarterly ROIC
3.83%
Cost of Capital (estimated)8%
Value StatusUnderperforming Capital

The company is earning below its required return. This may indicate inefficient use of capital or excess cash that isn't being reinvested.

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Fundamental Details

71/100
BullishWeighted across 6 signals
DCF Discount
108.0% discount to price
100
FCF Yield
12.4% trailing FCF yield
100
ROIC vs WACC
ROIC 3.8% vs WACC 8.0% (0.5x)
24
Net Debt / FCF
0.7x net debt to FCF
86
Buybacks
Share count shrinking
80
FCF CAGR (5Y)
8.8% 5Y FCF CAGR
69
Strengths: DCF Discount, FCF Yield. Concerns: ROIC vs WACC.

Narrative Details

61/100
Improving
Vs 6-Month Baseline:High (88th pct)Weighted across 4 recent drivers
Trend: StableConfidence: 54%Updated: 1d ago
Sources: 17 (17 News)
Drivers(last 30 days)
13 news sentiment+0.9
Upgrade headlines+0.1
2 regulatory scrutiny+0.1
Macro headwinds+0.0

Trend Details

41/100
WeakAs of 2026-07-24310 daily bars used
Distance from 52-Week High-36.6%
Price vs 21 EMA-3.1%
6M Relative Strength vs SPY-7.1%
Price vs 21 EMA31 · -3.1%
Price vs 50 EMA42 · -1.5%
21 EMA vs 50 EMA63 · +1.7%
3M RS vs SPY43 · -1.8%
6M RS vs SPY31 · -7.1%
Distance from 52W High27 · -36.6%

Investment Coach

Updating... 45d ago
BUYConfidence: 62%
Thesis
Trex Company, Inc. is attractively valued with an estimated fair value 114.6% above its current price, supported by a strong fundamental score of 71 and a healthy free cash flow yield of 12.3%. Despite trailing its cost of capital, the company demonstrates solid buybacks and free cash flow growth, indicating potential for value appreciation.
Key Risk
The key risk is the negative spread between ROIC and WACC, which may pressure returns and valuation if not improved.
Signals To Watch
  • Monitor whether valuation discount remains above 10%.
  • Track ROIC vs WACC spread for sustained improvement.
  • Follow narrative trend for meaningful shifts in the score direction.
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Historical Growth Rates
Free Cash Flow- - -Trend CAGR: 7.07%5 Year CAGR: 5.59%

Free Cash Flow (in millions)

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006
$548$582$381$556$392$417$360$224$172$117$100$86$72$58$68$41$29$42$42$23$24

How Intrinziq Estimates Fair Value

Intrinziq estimates Trex Company, Inc.'s intrinsic value using a discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on free cash flow trends and a market-based discount rate. The model projects future cash flows over ten years and discounts them using a market return assumption to estimate fair value.

Trex Company, Inc.Industrials

Trex Company, Inc. is a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor specializing in outdoor living products for both residential and commercial applications. The company's operations are segmented into Trex Residential and Trex Commercial. For its residential clientele, Trex offers a diverse selection of composite decking under names like Trex Transcend, Trex Select, and Trex Enhance, designed for superior resistance against fading, staining, mold, and scratching. Complementing these are the Trex Hideaway hidden fastening system and Trex DeckLighting, which provides dimmable LED lighting for various deck elements. Trex also provides a range of railing systems, including the versatile Trex Transcend Railing, the sleek Trex Select Railing, the Trex Enhance Railing system, and the modern Trex Signature aluminum railing. Furthermore, their residential offerings extend to Trex Seclusions, a comprehensive fencing solution complete with structural components and decorative post caps. In the commercial sector, Trex designs and engineers advanced architectural and aluminum railing systems, alongside staging equipment and accessories. These products cater to a wide array of projects, from general commercial developments to specialized venues like sports stadiums and performing arts centers. Beyond its core manufacturing, Trex extends its brand influence through licensing agreements, enabling third parties to produce and market a variety of Trex-branded outdoor lifestyle products. This portfolio includes items such as Trex Outdoor Furniture, the Trex RainEscape above-joist deck drainage system, Trex Pergola, Trex Latticeworks, Trex Cornhole boards, the specialized Diablo Trex Blade for composite decking, Trex SpiralStairs, and Trex Outdoor Kitchens, Cabinetry, and Storage solutions. Trex employs a multi-channel distribution strategy, selling its products through wholesale distributors, independent retail lumber dealers, and major home improvement chains like Home Depot and Lowe's. The company also leverages its direct sales force, works with independent sales representatives, and actively bids on various projects. Established in 1996, Trex Company, Inc. is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia.