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AMN Healthcare ServicesAMN +0.03%63 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates AMN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, AMN Healthcare Services ranks better than 58.94% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. AMN Healthcare Services's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMN Healthcare Services's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
AMN'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.17 Med: 23.22 Max: 50.71
Current: 16.31
During the past 13 years, AMN Healthcare Services's highest Forward Rate of Return was 50.71. The lowest was 2.17. And the median was 23.22.
AMN's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 58.94% of 341
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 11.99
vs AMN: 16.31
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.
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.
AMN Healthcare Services Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
AMN Healthcare Services Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMN Healthcare Services'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.
AMN Healthcare Services Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
AMN vs USPH, PNTG, ARDT: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, AMN Healthcare Services'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.
AMN Healthcare Services Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, AMN Healthcare Services's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMN Healthcare Services's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
AMN Healthcare Services 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 0.00% mean?
AMN Healthcare Services (AMN) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.00% 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 AMN Healthcare Services and its competitors. Over the past decade, AMN Healthcare Services' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 2.17 to 50.71. According to the industry distribution chart, AMN Healthcare Services ranks #140 out of 341 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is AMN Healthcare Services' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
AMN Healthcare Services' current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.17 to a high of 50.71. Based on the distribution chart, AMN Healthcare Services ranks #140 out of 341 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AMN Healthcare Services has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMN Healthcare Services' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to USPH and PNTG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, AMN Healthcare Services ranks #140 out of 341 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts AMN Healthcare Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.99. Historically, AMN Healthcare Services' own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 2.17 to 50.71 over the past decade. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 11.99, based on 341 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. 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 AMN Healthcare Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMN Healthcare Services's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMN Healthcare Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMN Healthcare Services (AMN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.86, compared to a current price of $34.50 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. AMN Healthcare Services' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 AMN Healthcare Services (AMN), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% 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 AMN Healthcare Services (AMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMN Healthcare Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.50 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.86.
GuruFocus considers AMN Healthcare Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMN:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $29.86 vs. price of $34.50 (15.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMN Healthcare Services Inc provides healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services in the United States. Its comprehensive suite of talent solutions provides management, staffing, recruitment, language services, technology, predictive and market analytics, and related services to build and manage all or parts of the clients' healthcare workforce needs. Its reportable segments are: Nurse and Allied Solutions, Physician and Leadership Solutions, and Technology and Workforce Solutions. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Nurse and Allied Solutions segment, which includes the company's travel nurse staffing, labor disruption staffing, local staffing, international nurse permanent placement, and allied staffing (including revenue cycle solutions) businesses.
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