CCMMF (CMC Markets) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 1.87% (As of Mar. 2026) — 92% Below Median

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CCMMF CMC Markets PLC CCMMF
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Price $2.50
GF Value $1.08
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What is CMC Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

CMC Markets CCMMF 72 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 24.11. GuruFocus rates CCMMF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.08. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Capital Markets companies, CMC Markets ranks worse than 70.49% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. CMC Markets's forward rate of return for was 1.87%.

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

CCMMF' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.39   Med: 24.11   Max: 45.52
Current: -2.89

During the past 13 years, CMC Markets's highest Forward Rate of Return was 45.52. The lowest was -8.39. And the median was 24.11.

CCMMF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
70.49% of 515 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.58 vs CCMMF: -2.89

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.


CMC Markets  (OTCPK:CCMMF) 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.


CMC Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


CMC Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CMC Markets'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.

CMC Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

CMC Markets Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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CMC Markets Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.24 0.00 7.21 0.00 1.87

CCMMF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, CMC Markets'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.


CMC Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CMC Markets's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CMC Markets 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).

CMC Markets's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.4265/2.5+-0.0819
=8.87 %

* 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 1.87% mean?
CMC Markets (CCMMF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 1.87% 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 CMC Markets and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 24.11. According to the industry distribution chart, CMC Markets ranks #363 out of 515 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is CMC Markets' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
CMC Markets' current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 1.87% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 24.11. The Capital Markets industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.58. CMC Markets' value of 1.87% is 80.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CMC Markets ranks #363 out of 515 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CMC Markets has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMC Markets' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CMC Markets ranks #363 out of 515 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places CMC Markets in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.58. CMC Markets' value of 1.87% is 80.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.11 vs. the industry median of 9.58, CMC Markets has consistently been below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Capital Markets companies is 9.58, based on 515 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. CMC Markets's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 1.87% is 80.5% below 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 CMC Markets and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CMC Markets's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.87%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 24.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMC Markets stock overvalued right now?
CMC Markets (CCMMF) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 1.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.08, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 131.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.87%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 24.11 and 80.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 9.58. CMC Markets' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 CMC Markets (CCMMF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.87% 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 CMC Markets (CCMMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMC Markets stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 131.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.08.

Key valuation signals for CCMMF:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 1.87% (92% below median its 10-year median of 24.11)
  • GF Value™: $1.08 vs. price of $2.50 (131.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.5% below the Capital Markets median (#363 of 515)

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


CMC Markets Business Description

Other Exchanges CMCXl:UKCMCX:UKT8Q:Germany
Address 133 Houndsditch, London, GBR, EC3A 7BX
CMC Markets PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides an online platform for trading and investing, with a comprehensive retail, professional, and institutional offering. The Group's business consists of two segments, Trading and Investing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading segment, whose core business involves online trading, enabling clients to trade a broad array of financial instruments for short-term investment and hedging purposes. Additionally, the trading segment includes the Treasury Management and Capital Markets Division that invests surplus liquidity to enhance yield. The Investing segment supports clients longer-term investment goals. The group offers online stockbroking services in Australia, the UK, the USA, and Singapore.
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