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MA Financial GroupASX:MAF -0.32%69 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 8.50. GuruFocus rates ASX:MAF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,163 Asset Management companies, MA Financial Group ranks better than 69.13% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. MA Financial Group's forward rate of return for was 8.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MA Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MAF'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.39 Med: 8.5 Max: 11.07
Current: 10.11
During the past 9 years, MA Financial Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 11.07. The lowest was 7.39. And the median was 8.50.
ASX:MAF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 69.13% of 1163
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.41
vs ASX:MAF: 10.11
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.
MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) 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.
MA Financial Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
MA Financial Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MA Financial 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.
MA Financial Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
ASX:MAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, MA Financial 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.
MA Financial Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MA Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MA Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
MA Financial 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 8.83% mean?
MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 8.83% as of Dec. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on MA Financial Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.50. Over the past decade, MA Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 7.39 to 11.07. According to the industry distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #359 out of 1163 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is MA Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
MA Financial Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 8.83% is near median its 10-year median of 8.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.39 to a high of 11.07. The Asset Management industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.41. MA Financial Group's value of 8.83% is 100.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #359 out of 1163 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MA Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MA Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #359 out of 1163 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts MA Financial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.41. MA Financial Group's value of 8.83% is 100.2% above this benchmark. Historically, MA Financial Group's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 7.39 to 11.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.50 vs. the industry median of 4.41, MA Financial 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Asset Management companies is 4.41, based on 1,163 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. MA Financial Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 8.83% is 100.2% 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 MA Financial Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MA Financial Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MA Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.71, compared to a current price of A$6.18 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.50 and 100.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.41. MA Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.83% as of Dec. 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 MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MA Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$6.18 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.71.
GuruFocus considers MA Financial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MAF:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 8.83% (near median its 10-year median of 8.50)
GF Value™: A$7.71 vs. price of A$6.18 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.2% above the Asset Management median (#359 of 1163)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MA Financial Group Ltd is a financial services company. The Group is organised into the following business segments: Asset Management, Lending & Technology and Corporate Advisory & Equities (CA&E). It generates maximum revenue from the Asset Management segment. The Asset Management segment incorporates the provision of asset management services and principal co-investment and strategic investments. The Lending & Technology segment includes the provision of Lending Platforms for loan funding, residential mortgages and Financial Technology. The Corporate Advisory and Equities segment provides corporate advice, underwriting and institutional stockbroking services. The Group mainly operates in Australia.
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