Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00% (As of Jan. 2026)

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CHIX:NFGL Next 15 Group PLC CHIX:NFGL
73 GF Score
Price £3.18
GF Value £3.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Next 15 Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Next 15 Group CHIX:NFGL -3.42% 73 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NFGL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Media - Diversified companies, Next 15 Group ranks better than 89.38% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Next 15 Group's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Next 15 Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:NFGl' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.95   Med: 23.2   Max: 30.03
Current: 30.03

During the past 13 years, Next 15 Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 30.03. The lowest was -2.95. And the median was 23.20.

CHIX:NFGl's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
89.38% of 631 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 6.73 vs CHIX:NFGl: 30.03

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.


Next 15 Group  (CHIX:NFGl) 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.


Next 15 Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Next 15 Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Next 15 Group'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.

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CHIX:NFGL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Next 15 Group'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.


Next 15 Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Next 15 Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Next 15 Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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Next 15 Group 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).

Next 15 Group's Forward Rate of Return of Jan. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.32783333/3.5525+0.2
=29.23 %

* 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 0.00% mean?
Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Next 15 Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #67 out of 631 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Next 15 Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Next 15 Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #67 out of 631 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Next 15 Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next 15 Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #67 out of 631 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Next 15 Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.73. 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 6.73, based on 631 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. 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 Next 15 Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next 15 Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next 15 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.45, compared to a current price of £3.18 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Next 15 Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Jan. 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 Next 15 Group (CHIX:NFGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £3.18 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.45. GuruFocus considers Next 15 Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:NFGL:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: £3.45 vs. price of £3.18 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Next 15 Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NXFTY:USANFG:UK8LS:Germany
Address 60 Great Portland Street, London, GBR, W1W 7RT
Next 15 Group PLC is a digital marketing company in the United Kingdom. The company segments include Retail Media; Data & Research; Digital Transformation, Marketing & Communications, and Creative Services . It generates maximum of its revenue from the Marketing & Communications segment.
73GF Score

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