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Metro Systems PCLBKK:MSC-R 65 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 10.96. GuruFocus rates BKK:MSC-R with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿9.46. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,712 Hardware companies, Metro Systems PCL ranks better than 68.22% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Metro Systems PCL's forward rate of return for was 11.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Systems PCL's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:MSC-R'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.28 Med: 10.96 Max: 22.81
Current: 13.07
During the past 13 years, Metro Systems PCL's highest Forward Rate of Return was 22.81. The lowest was -0.28. And the median was 10.96.
BKK:MSC-R's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 68.22% of 1712
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.47
vs BKK:MSC-R: 13.07
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.
Metro Systems PCL (BKK:MSC-R) 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.
Metro Systems PCL Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Metro Systems PCL Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Systems PCL'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.
Metro Systems PCL Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
BKK:MSC-R vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Metro Systems PCL'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.
Metro Systems PCL Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Metro Systems PCL's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Systems PCL's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Metro Systems PCL 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 11.89% mean?
Metro Systems PCL (BKK:MSC-R) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.89% 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 Metro Systems PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Systems PCL ranks #544 out of 1712 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Metro Systems PCL's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Metro Systems PCL's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.89% is near median its 10-year median of 10.96. The Hardware industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.47. Metro Systems PCL's value of 11.89% is 166% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Systems PCL ranks #544 out of 1712 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metro Systems PCL has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Systems PCL's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Metro Systems PCL ranks #544 out of 1712 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Metro Systems PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.47. Metro Systems PCL's value of 11.89% is 166% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.96 vs. the industry median of 4.47, Metro Systems PCL 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Hardware companies is 4.47, based on 1,712 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. Metro Systems PCL's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.89% is 166% 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 Metro Systems PCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Systems PCL's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Systems PCL stock overvalued right now?
Metro Systems PCL (BKK:MSC-R) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿9.46, compared to a current price of ฿7.70 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.96 and 166% above the Hardware industry median of 4.47. Metro Systems PCL's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Metro Systems PCL (BKK:MSC-R), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.89% 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 Metro Systems PCL (BKK:MSC-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Systems PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿7.70 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿9.46.
Key valuation signals for BKK:MSC-R:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 11.89% (near median its 10-year median of 10.96)
GF Value™: ฿9.46 vs. price of ฿7.70 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 166% above the Hardware median (#544 of 1712)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:MSC-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Systems Corp PCL is a Thailand-based company. Together with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in trading computers and equipment, software, supplies, office equipment, and related services. It operates in four segments namely Sales computers and equipment, Sales and installation software, Sales supplies and office equipment, and Rental and other services. It derives key revenue from the Sales and installation software. Some of its product includes Systems and servers, Supplies and peripherals, E-Business Solution, Software, and Services.
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