FOR (Forestar Group) FCF Yield %: 18.98 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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FOR Forestar Group Inc FOR
83 GF Score
Price $29.29
GF Value $30.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Forestar Group FCF Yield %?

Forestar Group FOR +0.33% 83 FCF Yield % is 18.98 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates FOR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,794 Real Estate companies, Forestar Group ranks better than 81.83% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Forestar Group's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $284 Mil, and Market Cap is $1,494 Mil. Therefore, Forestar Group's FCF Yield % for today is 18.98%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Forestar Group's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

FOR' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.11   Med: -12.17   Max: 30.98
Current: 18.98


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Forestar Group was 30.98%. The lowest was -75.11%. And the median was -12.17%.

FOR's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
81.83% of 1794 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 2.85 vs FOR: 18.98

Forestar Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.03%.


Forestar Group FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Forestar Group FCF Yield % Related Terms


Forestar Group FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forestar Group's FCF Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Forestar Group FCF Yield % Chart

Forestar Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -32.99 18.89 26.99 -9.79 -14.79

Forestar Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.22 75.85 -50.14 48.67 8.10

FOR vs CCS, FPH, SKYH: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Forestar Group's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Forestar Group FCF Yield % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Forestar Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forestar Group's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Forestar Group FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Forestar Group's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-199.9 / 1351.64947
=-14.79%

Forestar Group's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=32.7 * 4 / 1614.43485
=8.10%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 18.98 mean?
Forestar Group (FOR) has a FCF Yield % of 18.98 as of Aug. 13, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Forestar Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forestar Group ranks #326 out of 1794 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Forestar Group's FCF Yield % too high?
Forestar Group's current FCF Yield % is 18.98. The Real Estate industry median FCF Yield % is 2.85. Forestar Group's value of 18.98 is 566% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forestar Group ranks #326 out of 1794 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Forestar Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forestar Group's FCF Yield % compare to CCS and FPH?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Forestar Group ranks #326 out of 1794 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Forestar Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.85. Forestar Group's value of 18.98 is 566% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Real Estate company?
The median FCF Yield % among Real Estate companies is 2.85, based on 1,794 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Forestar Group's current FCF Yield % of 18.98 is 566% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Forestar Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forestar Group's current FCF Yield % is 18.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forestar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forestar Group (FOR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.11, compared to a current price of $29.29 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 18.98 and 566% above the Real Estate industry median of 2.85. Forestar Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forestar Group (FOR), the current FCF Yield % is 18.98 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Forestar Group (FOR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forestar Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $29.29 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.11. GuruFocus considers Forestar Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FOR:

  • FCF Yield %: 18.98
  • GF Value™: $30.11 vs. price of $29.29 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 566% above the Real Estate median (#326 of 1794)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forestar Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 4F31:Germany
Address 2221 E. Lamar Boulevard, Suite 790, Arlington, TX, USA, 76006
Forestar Group Inc is a residential lot development company engaged in land acquisition and development for the sale of finished single-family residential lots to local, regional, and national homebuilders. The company operates through a single real estate segment, which acquires land, installs infrastructure for residential communities, and generates all revenue from lot sales. Its communities mainly support entry-level, first-time move-up, and active-adult homes, with certain communities also marketed to build-to-rent operators. The company generally invests in entitled, short-duration projects that can be developed in phases to align lot production with market demand and support efficient capital deployment.
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