Alzchem Group AG (CHIX:ACTD) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 21.72% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:ACTD Alzchem Group AG CHIX:ACTD
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What is Alzchem Group AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Alzchem Group AG CHIX:ACTD 50 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 21.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 21.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ACTD with a GF Score™ of 50/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,253 Chemicals companies, Alzchem Group AG ranks better than 90.42% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Alzchem Group AG's forward rate of return for was 21.72%.

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

CHIX:ACTd' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.08   Med: 21.4   Max: 25.86
Current: 21.62

During the past 13 years, Alzchem Group AG's highest Forward Rate of Return was 25.86. The lowest was -14.08. And the median was 21.40.

CHIX:ACTd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
90.42% of 1253 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.79 vs CHIX:ACTd: 21.62

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.


Alzchem Group AG  (CHIX:ACTd) 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.


Alzchem Group AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Alzchem Group AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alzchem Group AG'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.

Alzchem Group AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Alzchem Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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Alzchem Group AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 22.08 20.58 21.51 21.53 21.72

CHIX:ACTD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alzchem Group AG'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.


Alzchem Group AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alzchem Group AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alzchem Group AG 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).

Alzchem Group AG's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=6.20552381/168.9+0.1805
=21.72 %

* 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 21.72% mean?
Alzchem Group AG (CHIX:ACTD) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 21.72% 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 Alzchem Group AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Alzchem Group AG ranks #120 out of 1253 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Alzchem Group AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Alzchem Group AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 21.72% is near median its 10-year median of 21.40. The Chemicals industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.79. Alzchem Group AG's value of 21.72% is 473.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alzchem Group AG ranks #120 out of 1253 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alzchem Group AG has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alzchem Group AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alzchem Group AG ranks #120 out of 1253 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Alzchem Group AG in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.79. Alzchem Group AG's value of 21.72% is 473.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.40 vs. the industry median of 3.79, Alzchem Group AG 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Chemicals companies is 3.79, based on 1,253 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. Alzchem Group AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 21.72% is 473.1% 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 Alzchem Group AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alzchem Group AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 21.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alzchem Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Alzchem Group AG (CHIX:ACTD) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 21.72%. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 21.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.40 and 473.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.79. Alzchem Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Alzchem Group AG (CHIX:ACTD), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 21.72% 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.

Alzchem Group AG Business Description

Address Dr.-Albert-Frank-Street 32, Trostberg, DEU, 83308
Alzchem Group AG is an international chemical company. The reportable segments of the company are Specialty Chemicals, Basics and Intermediates, and Other Holdings. The specialty chemicals segment focuses on the production and distribution of high-quality growth products, and the basics and intermediates segment covers the production of basic and intermediate products. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Specialty Chemical segment. Geographically it serves Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the world whilst deriving substantial revenue from European Union.
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