PRL Global (ASX:PRG) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 10.56% (As of Jun. 2025) — 23% Above Median

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ASX:PRG PRL Global Ltd ASX:PRG
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What is PRL Global Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

PRL Global ASX:PRG -4.35% 70 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.56% as of Jun. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 8.56. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRG with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 752 Transportation companies, PRL Global ranks worse than 51.2% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. PRL Global's forward rate of return for was 10.56%.

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

ASX:PRG' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.54   Med: 8.56   Max: 14.27
Current: 10.16

During the past 13 years, PRL Global's highest Forward Rate of Return was 14.27. The lowest was -20.54. And the median was 8.56.

ASX:PRG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
51.2% of 752 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 10.56 vs ASX:PRG: 10.16

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.


PRL Global  (ASX:PRG) 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.


PRL Global Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


PRL Global Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PRL Global'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.

PRL Global Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

PRL Global Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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PRL Global Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:PRG vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, PRL Global'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.


PRL Global Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PRL Global's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PRL Global 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).

PRL Global's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=-0.14166667/1.5+0.2
=10.56 %

* 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 10.56% mean?
PRL Global (ASX:PRG) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.56% as of Jun. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on PRL Global and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 8.56. According to the industry distribution chart, PRL Global ranks #385 out of 752 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is PRL Global's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
PRL Global's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.56% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 8.56. The Transportation industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.56. PRL Global's value of 10.56% is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PRL Global ranks #385 out of 752 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PRL Global has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PRL Global's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PRL Global ranks #385 out of 752 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places PRL Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.56. PRL Global's value of 10.56% is 0% at this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.56 vs. the industry median of 10.56, PRL Global has consistently been at 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Transportation companies is 10.56, based on 752 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. PRL Global's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.56% is 0% at 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 PRL Global and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PRL Global's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.56%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 8.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PRL Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRL Global (ASX:PRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.30, compared to a current price of A$1.10 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.56%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 8.56 and 0% at the Transportation industry median of 10.56. PRL Global's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 PRL Global (ASX:PRG), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.56% as of Jun. 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 PRL Global (ASX:PRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRL Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.10 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.30. GuruFocus considers PRL Global to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PRG:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 10.56% (23% above median its 10-year median of 8.56)
  • GF Value™: A$2.30 vs. price of A$1.10 (52.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Transportation median (#385 of 752)

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


PRL Global Business Description

Address 6 Thorogood Street, Burswood, Perth, WA, AUS, 6100
PRL Global Ltd is a diversified industrial company. Its core business is providing phosphate rock to mainly Southeast Asian markets. The company's operating segments include Fertilizer and Logistics. The logistics division generates the majority of the group's revenue. The Logistics operating segment mainly involves trading, importing, and exporting commodities. It operates in the following geographic areas: Australia, Malaysia, Switzerland, and Singapore. Geographically, the company receives maximum revenue from Australia.
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