CellaVision AB (CHIX:CEVIS) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 10.13% (As of Jun. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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What is CellaVision AB Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

CellaVision AB CHIX:CEVIS 100 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.13% as of Jun. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 14.61. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CEVIS with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of kr201.48. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, CellaVision AB ranks better than 57.14% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. CellaVision AB's forward rate of return for was 10.13%.

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

CHIX:CEVIs' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.47   Med: 14.61   Max: 21.8
Current: 9.8

During the past 13 years, CellaVision AB's highest Forward Rate of Return was 21.80. The lowest was 6.47. And the median was 14.61.

CHIX:CEVIs's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
57.14% of 378 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 8.085 vs CHIX:CEVIs: 9.80

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.


CellaVision AB  (CHIX:CEVIs) 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.


CellaVision AB Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


CellaVision AB Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CellaVision AB'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.

CellaVision AB Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

CellaVision AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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CellaVision AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 12.58 12.91 13.28 11.81 10.13

CHIX:CEVIS vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, CellaVision AB'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.


CellaVision AB Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, CellaVision AB's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CellaVision AB 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).

CellaVision AB's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=4.24247619/160.2+0.0702
=9.67 %

* 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 10.13% mean?
CellaVision AB (CHIX:CEVIS) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.13% as of Jun. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on CellaVision AB and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 14.61. Over the past decade, CellaVision AB's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 6.47 to 21.80. According to the industry distribution chart, CellaVision AB ranks #162 out of 378 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is CellaVision AB's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
CellaVision AB's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.13% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.47 to a high of 21.80. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.09. CellaVision AB's value of 10.13% is 25.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CellaVision AB ranks #162 out of 378 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CellaVision AB has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CellaVision AB's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, CellaVision AB ranks #162 out of 378 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts CellaVision AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.09. CellaVision AB's value of 10.13% is 25.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CellaVision AB's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 6.47 to 21.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.61 vs. the industry median of 8.09, CellaVision AB 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 8.09, based on 378 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. CellaVision AB's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.13% is 25.3% 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 CellaVision AB and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CellaVision AB's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.13%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 14.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CellaVision AB stock overvalued right now?
CellaVision AB (CHIX:CEVIS) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 10.13%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr201.48, compared to a current price of kr160.20 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.13%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.61 and 25.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 8.09. CellaVision AB's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 CellaVision AB (CHIX:CEVIS), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.13% as of Jun. 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 CellaVision AB (CHIX:CEVIS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CellaVision AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr160.20 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr201.48.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CEVIS:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 10.13% (31% below median its 10-year median of 14.61)
  • GF Value™: kr201.48 vs. price of kr160.20 (20.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#162 of 378)

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


CellaVision AB Business Description

Address Mobilvagen 12, Lund, SWE, 22362
CellaVision AB is engaged in developing and selling instruments, software, and reagents for blood and body fluid analysis. The company automates parts of the sample preparation process and replaces manual microscopes with instruments based on digital image analysis technology and artificial intelligence. The solutions contribute to more effective workflows and higher quality in laboratory medicine. The product offer consists of products and solutions for standardized laboratory diagnostics and improved performance for cellular image processing and systems for digital microscopy in hematology, consisting of reagents, instruments, and supplementary software and peripheral equipment.
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