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Perseus MiningASX:PRU +0.71%91 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 26.42% as of Jun. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 28.02. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRU with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 442 Metals & Mining companies, Perseus Mining ranks better than 89.59% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Perseus Mining's forward rate of return for was 26.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perseus Mining's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PRU'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.01 Med: 28.02 Max: 30.71
Current: 24.01
During the past 13 years, Perseus Mining's highest Forward Rate of Return was 30.71. The lowest was 24.01. And the median was 28.02.
ASX:PRU's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 89.59% of 442
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 9.205
vs ASX:PRU: 24.01
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.
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) 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.
Perseus Mining Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Perseus Mining Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perseus Mining'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.
Perseus Mining Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
ASX:PRU vs NEM, AU: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Perseus Mining'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.
Perseus Mining Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Perseus Mining's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perseus Mining's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Perseus Mining 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 26.42% mean?
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 26.42% 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 Perseus Mining and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.02. Over the past decade, Perseus Mining's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 24.01 to 30.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #46 out of 442 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Perseus Mining's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Perseus Mining's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 26.42% is near median its 10-year median of 28.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.01 to a high of 30.71. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.21. Perseus Mining's value of 26.42% is 187% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #46 out of 442 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perseus Mining has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Mining's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #46 out of 442 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Perseus Mining in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.21. Perseus Mining's value of 26.42% is 187% above this benchmark. Historically, Perseus Mining's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 24.01 to 30.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.02 vs. the industry median of 9.21, Perseus Mining 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Metals & Mining companies is 9.21, based on 442 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. Perseus Mining's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 26.42% is 187% 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 Perseus Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perseus Mining's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 26.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perseus Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.76, compared to a current price of A$5.64 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 26.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.02 and 187% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 9.21. Perseus Mining's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 26.42% 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.64 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.76.
GuruFocus considers Perseus Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PRU:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 26.42% (near median its 10-year median of 28.02)
GF Value™: A$3.76 vs. price of A$5.64 (50% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187% above the Metals & Mining median (#46 of 442)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perseus is an Australia-based gold miner. It sold around 490,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three majority-owned mines in West Africa. Founded in 2004, Perseus bought all three of its operating mines originally as exploration licenses or development projects. Its 90%-owned Edikan mine in Ghana achieved first gold in 2011, with 86%-owned Sissingue and 90%-owned Yaoure in Ivory Coast following in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The company also purchased its 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold development in Tanzania in fiscal 2024. It had about a decade of reserves at end fiscal 2025. We forecast it sells about 500,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2030.
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