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BZFD (BuzzFeed) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % : 0.00% (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is BuzzFeed Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. BuzzFeed's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.

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

BZFD's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 10.79
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % only.

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.


BuzzFeed Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

The historical data trend for BuzzFeed's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % can be seen below:

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BuzzFeed Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

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Competitive Comparison of BuzzFeed's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, BuzzFeed's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % data, can be viewed below:

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BuzzFeed's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Distribution in the Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, BuzzFeed's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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BuzzFeed 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).

BuzzFeed's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0/2.13+0
=0.00 %

* 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.


BuzzFeed  (NAS:BZFD) 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.


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BuzzFeed Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
229 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, USA, 10036
BuzzFeed Inc is a tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches hundreds of millions globally through its cross-platform news and entertainment network. The company produces articles, lists, quizzes, videos, and original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and HuffPost; an industry- affiliate business, strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Commerce; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.
Executives
Patrick J Kerins director
New Enterprise Associates 13 Lp 10 percent owner 1119 ST PAUL STREET, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Janet L Rolle director 75 WEST 125TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10027
Johnson John S. Iii other: Member of 10% Group C/O CRM MANAGEMENT, PO BOX 778, NEW YORK NY 10013
Comcast Corp 10 percent owner ONE COMCAST CENTER, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103-2838
Matthew Omer officer: CFO C/O BUZZFEED, INC., 229 W. 43RD ST., NEW YORK NY 10036
Joan Lordi Amble director AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, 200 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK NY 10285
David Arroyo officer: Chief Legal Officer 229 W. 43RD ST., NEW YORK NY 10036
Daniel Weinstein officer: Chief Accounting Officer C/O BUZZFEED, INC., 229 W. 43RD ST., NEW YORK NY 10036
Marcela Martin officer: President C/O SQUARESPACE, INC., 225 VARICK STREET, 12TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10014
Johnson Bf, Llc other: Member of 10% Group C/O CRM MANAGEMENT, PO BOX 778, NEW YORK NY 10013
Adam Rothstein director, officer: Executive Chairman 101 CROSS HWY, WESTPORT CA 92610
Gregory Coleman director C/O MEREDITH CORP., 1716 LOCUST STREET, DES MOINES IA 50309
Phuong Dao Nguyen officer: Publisher C/O BUZZFEED, INC., 111 EAST 18TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10003
Christian Baesler officer: Chief Operating Officer 111 EAST 18TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10003