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LBG MediaCHIX:LBGL 61 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 22.87% as of Sep. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 20.73. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LBGL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.50 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 636 Media - Diversified companies, LBG Media ranks better than 87.89% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. LBG Media's forward rate of return for was 22.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LBG Media's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:LBGl'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.97 Med: 20.73 Max: 30.73
Current: 28.83
During the past 7 years, LBG Media's highest Forward Rate of Return was 30.73. The lowest was 19.97. And the median was 20.73.
CHIX:LBGl's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 87.89% of 636
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 6.195
vs CHIX:LBGl: 28.83
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.
LBG Media (CHIX:LBGl) 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.
LBG Media Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
LBG Media Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LBG Media'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.
LBG Media Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
CHIX:LBGL vs NYT, WLY: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, LBG Media'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.
LBG Media Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LBG Media's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
LBG Media 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).
LBG Media's Forward Rate of Return of Sep. 2025 is
Forward Rate of Return
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Normalized Free Cash Flow
/
Price
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5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
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0.02833333
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1.02
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0.2
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22.78 %
* 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 22.87% mean?
LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 22.87% as of Sep. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on LBG Media and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 20.73. Over the past decade, LBG Media's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 19.97 to 30.73. According to the industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #77 out of 636 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is LBG Media's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
LBG Media's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 22.87% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 20.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.97 to a high of 30.73. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.20. LBG Media's value of 22.87% is 269.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #77 out of 636 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #77 out of 636 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places LBG Media in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.20. LBG Media's value of 22.87% is 269.2% above this benchmark. Historically, LBG Media's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 19.97 to 30.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.73 vs. the industry median of 6.20, LBG Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Media - Diversified companies is 6.20, based on 636 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. LBG Media's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 22.87% is 269.2% 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 LBG Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LBG Media's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 22.87%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 20.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.50, compared to a current price of £0.33 — trading 78% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 22.87%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 20.73 and 269.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 6.20. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 61/100. 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 LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 22.87% as of Sep. 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 LBG Media (CHIX:LBGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.33 is trading 78% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.50.
GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LBGL:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 22.87% (10% above median its 10-year median of 20.73)
GF Value™: £1.50 vs. price of £0.33 (78% below fair value)
Industry Position: 269.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#77 of 636)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LBGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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