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Autotrader GroupATDRF -0.46%79 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 25.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 16.24. GuruFocus rates ATDRF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Interactive Media companies, Autotrader Group ranks better than 79.05% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Autotrader Group's forward rate of return for was 25.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autotrader Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
ATDRF'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.1 Med: 16.24 Max: 25.96
Current: 24.75
During the past 13 years, Autotrader Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 25.96. The lowest was 5.10. And the median was 16.24.
ATDRF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 79.05% of 253
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 13.77
vs ATDRF: 24.75
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.
Autotrader Group (OTCPK:ATDRF) 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.
Autotrader Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Autotrader Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autotrader 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.
Autotrader Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
ATDRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autotrader 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.
Autotrader Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autotrader Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autotrader Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Autotrader 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 25.59% mean?
Autotrader Group (ATDRF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 25.59% 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 Autotrader Group and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 16.24. Over the past decade, Autotrader Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 5.10 to 25.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #53 out of 253 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Autotrader Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Autotrader Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 25.59% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 16.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.10 to a high of 25.96. The Interactive Media industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.77. Autotrader Group's value of 25.59% is 85.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #53 out of 253 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Autotrader Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autotrader Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autotrader Group ranks #53 out of 253 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Autotrader Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.77. Autotrader Group's value of 25.59% is 85.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Autotrader Group's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 5.10 to 25.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.24 vs. the industry median of 13.77, Autotrader 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Interactive Media companies is 13.77, based on 253 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. Autotrader Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 25.59% is 85.8% 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 Autotrader Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autotrader Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 25.59%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 16.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autotrader Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autotrader Group (ATDRF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.53, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 25.59%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 16.24 and 85.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 13.77. Autotrader Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Autotrader Group (ATDRF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 25.59% 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 Autotrader Group (ATDRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autotrader Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.50 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.53.
GuruFocus considers Autotrader Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATDRF:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 25.59% (58% above median its 10-year median of 16.24)
GF Value™: $11.53 vs. price of $6.50 (43.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.8% above the Interactive Media median (#53 of 253)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATDRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Autotrader Group plc is the UK automotive marketplace and digital platform for the automotive industry. The company uses data science, artificial intelligence and technology to improve how vehicles are bought and sold and is digitising the car buying journey from search and discovery through to financing and purchase. Its segments are: Autotrader, generate maximum revenue, which includes the results of Autotrader and AutoConvert in respect of online classified advertising of motor vehicles and related products and services in the digital automotive marketplace, including share of profit from the Dealer Auction joint venture, and Autorama, which comprises the results of Autorama in respect of a marketplace for leasing new vehicles and related products and services. it operate in UK.
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