ASTVF (Austevoll Seafood ASA) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 5.26% (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Below Median

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ASTVF Austevoll Seafood ASA ASTVF
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Price $9.45
GF Value $10.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Austevoll Seafood ASA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Austevoll Seafood ASA ASTVF 72 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 21.67. GuruFocus rates ASTVF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,401 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks worse than 54.75% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Austevoll Seafood ASA's forward rate of return for was 5.26%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Austevoll Seafood ASA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:

ASTVF' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 21.67   Max: 29.23
Current: 7.01

During the past 13 years, Austevoll Seafood ASA's highest Forward Rate of Return was 29.23. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 21.67.

ASTVF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
54.75% of 1401 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.37 vs ASTVF: 7.01

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.


Austevoll Seafood ASA  (OTCPK:ASTVF) 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.


Austevoll Seafood ASA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Austevoll Seafood ASA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Austevoll Seafood ASA'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.

Austevoll Seafood ASA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Austevoll Seafood ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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Austevoll Seafood ASA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % 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 22.20 17.75 13.87 9.06 5.26

ASTVF vs ADM, BG, TSN: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Austevoll Seafood ASA'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.


Austevoll Seafood ASA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austevoll Seafood ASA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Austevoll Seafood ASA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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Austevoll Seafood ASA 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).

Austevoll Seafood ASA's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=1.00209524/10.5725+-0.0828
=1.20 %

* 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 5.26% mean?
Austevoll Seafood ASA (ASTVF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 5.26% 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 21.67. Over the past decade, Austevoll Seafood ASA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 0.23 to 29.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #767 out of 1401 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Austevoll Seafood ASA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 5.26% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 21.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 29.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.37. Austevoll Seafood ASA's value of 5.26% is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #767 out of 1401 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Austevoll Seafood ASA has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austevoll Seafood ASA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austevoll Seafood ASA ranks #767 out of 1401 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Austevoll Seafood ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.37. Austevoll Seafood ASA's value of 5.26% is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Austevoll Seafood ASA's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 0.23 to 29.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.67 vs. the industry median of 8.37, Austevoll Seafood ASA has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.37, based on 1,401 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. Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 5.26% is 37.2% below 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austevoll Seafood ASA's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.26%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 21.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austevoll Seafood ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA (ASTVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.27, compared to a current price of $9.45 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.26%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 21.67 and 37.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.37. Austevoll Seafood ASA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (ASTVF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.26% 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 Austevoll Seafood ASA (ASTVF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austevoll Seafood ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.45 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.27. GuruFocus considers Austevoll Seafood ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASTVF:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 5.26% (76% below median its 10-year median of 21.67)
  • GF Value™: $10.27 vs. price of $9.45 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#767 of 1401)

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


Austevoll Seafood ASA Business Description

Address Alfabygget, Storebo, NOR, 5392
Austevoll Seafood ASA is a fishery and seafood company that owns and operates fishing vessels, fishmeal plants, canning plants, freezing plants, salmon farming, and marketing and sales. The company mainly operates in Norway, the U.K., Peru, Chile, and North Atlantic region. AUSS's activities are segmented as Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe), Austral Group S.A.A (Peru), Foodcorp Chile S.A (Chile), Br. Birkeland AS (Norway), Br. Birkeland Farming AS (Norway) and the joint venture Pelagia Holding AS (Europe). Among the segments, Leroy Seafood Group ASA (Europe) generates the majority of the group's income.
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