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Asbury Automotive GroupABG +0.86%91 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.55% as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 23.77. GuruFocus rates ABG with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $276.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Vehicles & Parts companies, Asbury Automotive Group ranks better than 61.85% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Asbury Automotive Group's forward rate of return for was 15.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asbury Automotive Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
ABG'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.35 Med: 23.77 Max: 37.21
Current: 14.6
During the past 13 years, Asbury Automotive Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 37.21. The lowest was 12.35. And the median was 23.77.
ABG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 61.85% of 996
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 10.325
vs ABG: 14.60
Unlike the Earnings Yield %, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Explanation
Unlike the Earnings Yield, the Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
For the growth part of the Forward Rate of Return calculation, GuruFocus uses the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate, and the growth rate is always capped at 20%. For the Free Cash Flow we use per share data averaged over five years. The reason we use five years is to make it comparable to the growth rate.
Be Aware
In the Forward Rate of Return calculation, the growth rate is added directly to today's free cash flow yield. Therefore the calculation is reliable only if the company can grow at the same rate in the future as it did in the past. Investors should pay close attention to this when researching growth stocks. A more accurate measurement for return is Return on Capital.
Asbury Automotive Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Asbury Automotive Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asbury Automotive Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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.
Asbury Automotive Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
ABG vs VVV, OPLN, CARG: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Asbury Automotive Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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.
Asbury Automotive Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asbury Automotive Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asbury Automotive Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Asbury Automotive Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Calculation
Forward Rate of Return is a concept that Don Yacktman uses in his investment approach. Yacktman explained the forward rate of return concept in detail in his interview with GuruFocus. Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. He said in the interview (March 2012, when the S&P 500 was at about 1400):
If the business is stable, this calculation is fairly straightforward. For instance, on the S&P 500 we would normalize earnings. We would then calculate what percentage of those earnings are not reinvested in the underlying businesses and are therefore free. Historically, for the S&P 500, this has been just under 50% of earnings. Currently, we expect the S&P to earn about 70 on a normalized basis, a number which is far below reported earnings due to our adjusting for record high profit margins. $70 X ½ / 1400 gives you a normalized free cash flow yield of approximately 2.5%.
The historical real growth rate of the S&P 500 (companies) is about 1.5%. Assuming an inflation rate of 2.5%, the forward rate of return on an investment in the S&P 500 is about 6.5% today (2.5% free cash flow yield plus 1.5% real growth plus 2.5% inflation).
* 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.
What does a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 15.55% mean?
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 15.55% as of Jun. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 23.77. Over the past decade, Asbury Automotive Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 12.35 to 37.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #380 out of 996 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Asbury Automotive Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Asbury Automotive Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 15.55% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 23.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.35 to a high of 37.21. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.33. Asbury Automotive Group's value of 15.55% is 50.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #380 out of 996 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asbury Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asbury Automotive Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to VVV and OPLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #380 out of 996 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Asbury Automotive Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.33. Asbury Automotive Group's value of 15.55% is 50.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Asbury Automotive Group's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 12.35 to 37.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.77 vs. the industry median of 10.33, Asbury Automotive Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 10.33, based on 996 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asbury Automotive Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 15.55% is 50.6% 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 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % mean?
A high Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asbury Automotive Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.55%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 23.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asbury Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $276.89, compared to a current price of $217.26 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.55%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 23.77 and 50.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 10.33. Asbury Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % calculated?
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.55% as of Jun. 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 Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asbury Automotive Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $217.26 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $276.89.
GuruFocus considers Asbury Automotive Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ABG:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 15.55% (35% below median its 10-year median of 23.77)
GF Value™: $276.89 vs. price of $217.26 (21.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#380 of 996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asbury Automotive Group is a regional collection of automobile dealerships that went public in March 2002. The company operates 158 new-vehicle stores and 37 collision centers. Over 70% of new-vehicle revenue is from luxury and import brands. Asbury also offers third-party financing and insurance products and its own F&I products via Total Care Auto. Asbury operates in 14 states (mostly in Rocky Mountain states, Texas, the Northeast, and Southeast). Asbury store brands include Herb Chambers in the Northeast, McDavid and Park Place in Texas, Koons in the Washington, D.C. area, and the Larry H. Miller brand in the Western US. Asbury generated about $18 billion of revenue in 2025 and is based in the Atlanta area. The firm targets at least $30 billion of revenue sometime around 2030.
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