Fidelity Emerging Markets (CHIX:FEMLL) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 14.04% (As of Jun. 2025) — 64% Above Median

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CHIX:FEMLL Fidelity Emerging Markets Ltd CHIX:FEMLL
35 GF Score
Price £14.70
GF Value £32.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Fidelity Emerging Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Fidelity Emerging Markets CHIX:FEMLL 35 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.04% as of Jun. 2025, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FEMLL with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of £32.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,166 Asset Management companies, Fidelity Emerging Markets ranks better than 60.81% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Fidelity Emerging Markets's forward rate of return for was 14.04%.

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

CHIX:FEMLl' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69   Med: 8.54   Max: 12.71
Current: 7.3

During the past 13 years, Fidelity Emerging Markets's highest Forward Rate of Return was 12.71. The lowest was 1.69. And the median was 8.54.

CHIX:FEMLl's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
60.81% of 1166 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.38 vs CHIX:FEMLl: 7.30

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.


Fidelity Emerging Markets  (CHIX:FEMLl) 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 Book Value 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.


Fidelity Emerging Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Fidelity Emerging Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fidelity Emerging 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.

Fidelity Emerging Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Fidelity Emerging Markets Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.27 13.74 11.22 12.14 14.04

Fidelity Emerging Markets Semi-Annual Data
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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 0.00 12.14 0.00 14.04 0.00

CHIX:FEMLL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidelity Emerging 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.


Fidelity Emerging Markets Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Fidelity Emerging 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).

Fidelity Emerging Markets's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year Book Value Growth Rate
=1.16416667/7.81+-0.0083
=14.08 %

* 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 14.04% mean?
Fidelity Emerging Markets (CHIX:FEMLL) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 14.04% as of Jun. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Fidelity Emerging Markets and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, Fidelity Emerging Markets' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 1.69 to 12.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidelity Emerging Markets ranks #457 out of 1166 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Fidelity Emerging Markets' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Fidelity Emerging Markets' current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 14.04% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 12.71. The Asset Management industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.38. Fidelity Emerging Markets' value of 14.04% is 220.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidelity Emerging Markets ranks #457 out of 1166 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fidelity Emerging Markets has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidelity Emerging Markets' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidelity Emerging Markets ranks #457 out of 1166 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Fidelity Emerging Markets in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.38. Fidelity Emerging Markets' value of 14.04% is 220.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Fidelity Emerging Markets' own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 1.69 to 12.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Fidelity Emerging Markets 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Asset Management companies is 4.38, based on 1,166 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. Fidelity Emerging Markets's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 14.04% is 220.5% 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 Fidelity Emerging Markets and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fidelity Emerging Markets's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.04%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 8.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fidelity Emerging Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity Emerging Markets (CHIX:FEMLL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £32.12, compared to a current price of £14.70 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.04%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 220.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.38. Fidelity Emerging Markets' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Fidelity Emerging Markets (CHIX:FEMLL), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.04% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Fidelity Emerging Markets (CHIX:FEMLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity Emerging Markets stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £14.70 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £32.12. GuruFocus considers Fidelity Emerging Markets to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FEMLL:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 14.04% (64% above median its 10-year median of 8.54)
  • GF Value™: £32.12 vs. price of £14.70 (54.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 220.5% above the Asset Management median (#457 of 1166)

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


Fidelity Emerging Markets Business Description

Other Exchanges FEML:UK
Address Mill Court La Charroterie, Level 3, St. Peter Port, GGY, GY1 1EJ
Fidelity Emerging Markets Ltd is a closed-ended investment fund. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio made up of securities and financial instruments providing exposure to Emerging Market companies, both listed and unlisted.
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