Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 13.97% (As of Aug. 2025)

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ASX:BOQ Bank of Queensland Ltd ASX:BOQ
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Price A$6.68
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What is Bank of Queensland Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Bank of Queensland ASX:BOQ +0.75% 53 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.97% as of Aug. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:BOQ with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,415 Banks companies, Bank of Queensland ranks better than 52.01% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Bank of Queensland's forward rate of return for was 13.97%.

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

ASX:BOQ' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.05   Med: -1.94   Max: 17.07
Current: 15.92

During the past 13 years, Bank of Queensland's highest Forward Rate of Return was 17.07. The lowest was -20.05. And the median was -1.94.

ASX:BOQ's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
52.01% of 1415 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 15.52 vs ASX:BOQ: 15.92

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.


Bank of Queensland  (ASX:BOQ) 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 Book Value 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.


Bank of Queensland Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Bank of Queensland Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Queensland'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.

Bank of Queensland Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Bank of Queensland Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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Bank of Queensland Semi-Annual Data
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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 0.00 0.15 0.00 13.97 0.00

ASX:BOQ vs USB, PNC: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Queensland'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.


Bank of Queensland Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Queensland's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bank of Queensland 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).

Bank of Queensland's Forward Rate of Return of Aug. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year Book Value Growth Rate
=1.08066667/7.27+-0.0089
=13.97 %

* 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 13.97% mean?
Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 13.97% as of Aug. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Bank of Queensland and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Queensland ranks #679 out of 1415 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Bank of Queensland's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Bank of Queensland's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.97%. The Banks industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.52. Bank of Queensland's value of 13.97% is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Queensland ranks #679 out of 1415 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of Queensland has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Queensland's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to USB and PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Queensland ranks #679 out of 1415 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Bank of Queensland in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.52. Bank of Queensland's value of 13.97% is 10% below this benchmark. 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 Banks company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Banks companies is 15.52, based on 1,415 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. Bank of Queensland's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 13.97% is 10% 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 Bank of Queensland and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Queensland's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Queensland stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.41, compared to a current price of A$6.68 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.97% and 10% below the Banks industry median of 15.52. Bank of Queensland's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.97% as of Aug. 2025. 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 Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Queensland stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$6.68 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.41. GuruFocus considers Bank of Queensland to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:BOQ:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 13.97%
  • GF Value™: A$6.41 vs. price of A$6.68 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10% below the Banks median (#679 of 1415)

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


Bank of Queensland Business Description

Address 100 Skyring Terrace, Level 3, Newstead, QLD, AUS, 4006
Bank of Queensland is an Australia-based bank offering home loans, personal finance, and commercial loans. In addition to BOQ branded services, the bank is the owner of Virgin Money Australia and Me Bank. Its BOQ business includes the BOQ branded commercial lending activity, BOQ Finance and BOQ Specialist businesses. The division provides tailored business banking solutions including commercial lending, equipment finance and leasing, cash flow finance, foreign exchange, interest rate hedging, transaction banking, and deposit solutions for commercial customers.
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