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Artisan Partners Asset ManagementAPAM +2.41%78 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 11.66. GuruFocus rates APAM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,172 Asset Management companies, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks better than 67.83% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Artisan Partners Asset Management's forward rate of return for was 10.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Artisan Partners Asset Management's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
APAM'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.3 Med: 11.66 Max: 28.88
Current: 9.63
During the past 13 years, Artisan Partners Asset Management's highest Forward Rate of Return was 28.88. The lowest was 6.30. And the median was 11.66.
APAM's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 67.83% of 1172
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.585
vs APAM: 9.63
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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Artisan Partners Asset Management Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
* 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.
APAM vs NAD, AAMI, JPC: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Artisan Partners Asset Management'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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artisan Partners Asset Management's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
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 10.65% mean?
Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.65% as of Mar. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Artisan Partners Asset Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.66. Over the past decade, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 6.30 to 28.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #377 out of 1172 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.65% is near median its 10-year median of 11.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 28.88. The Asset Management industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.59. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 10.65% is 132.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #377 out of 1172 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Artisan Partners Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artisan Partners Asset Management's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to NAD and AAMI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #377 out of 1172 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Artisan Partners Asset Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.59. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 10.65% is 132.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Artisan Partners Asset Management's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 6.30 to 28.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.66 vs. the industry median of 4.59, Artisan Partners Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Asset Management companies is 4.59, based on 1,172 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. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.65% is 132.3% 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.35, compared to a current price of $40.29 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.66 and 132.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.59. Artisan Partners Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.65% as of Mar. 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $40.29 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.35.
GuruFocus considers Artisan Partners Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for APAM:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 10.65% (near median its 10-year median of 11.66)
GF Value™: $47.35 vs. price of $40.29 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.3% above the Asset Management median (#377 of 1172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Business Description
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc is a investment management firm providing a range of investment strategies to a diverse group of clients around the world. Each of the company's strategies is managed by one of its several investment teams. Investment management services are offered to institutions through separate accounts and mutual funds. Artisan's investment offerings include several long-only, equity investment strategies across a multitude of market capitalization segments and investing styles in both the United States and international markets. The company operates as one segment in the investment management business. The company generates maximum portion of its revenues from clients domiciled in countries outside the United States.
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