Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 19.47% (As of Jun. 2026) — 78% Below Median

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CHIX:ODLO Odfjell Drilling Ltd CHIX:ODLO
67 GF Score
Price kr90.30
GF Value kr83.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Odfjell Drilling Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Odfjell Drilling CHIX:ODLO 67 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 19.47% as of Jun. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 89.49. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ODLO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of kr83.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 614 Oil & Gas companies, Odfjell Drilling ranks better than 72.31% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Odfjell Drilling's forward rate of return for was 19.47%.

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

CHIX:ODLo' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -249.15   Med: 89.49   Max: 240.6
Current: 21.17

During the past 13 years, Odfjell Drilling's highest Forward Rate of Return was 240.60. The lowest was -249.15. And the median was 89.49.

CHIX:ODLo's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
72.31% of 614 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.02 vs CHIX:ODLo: 21.17

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.


Odfjell Drilling  (CHIX:ODLo) 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.


Odfjell Drilling Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Odfjell Drilling Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Odfjell Drilling'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.

Odfjell Drilling Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Odfjell Drilling Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.50 13.90 12.87 12.44 12.09

Odfjell Drilling 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 22.87 18.73 14.64 16.19 19.47

CHIX:ODLO vs NE, RIG, VAL: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Odfjell Drilling'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.


Odfjell Drilling Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Odfjell Drilling's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Odfjell Drilling 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).

Odfjell Drilling's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=5.18761905/84.2+0.1331
=19.47 %

* 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 19.47% mean?
Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 19.47% 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 Odfjell Drilling and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 89.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Odfjell Drilling ranks #170 out of 614 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Odfjell Drilling's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Odfjell Drilling's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 19.47% is 78% below median its 10-year median of 89.49. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.02. Odfjell Drilling's value of 19.47% is 49.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Odfjell Drilling ranks #170 out of 614 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Odfjell Drilling has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Odfjell Drilling's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Odfjell Drilling ranks #170 out of 614 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Odfjell Drilling in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.02. Odfjell Drilling's value of 19.47% is 49.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 89.49 vs. the industry median of 13.02, Odfjell Drilling 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.02, based on 614 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. Odfjell Drilling's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 19.47% is 49.5% 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 Odfjell Drilling and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Odfjell Drilling's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 19.47%, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 89.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Odfjell Drilling stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr83.74, compared to a current price of kr90.30 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 19.47%, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 89.49 and 49.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.02. Odfjell Drilling's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 19.47% 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 Odfjell Drilling (CHIX:ODLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell Drilling stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr90.30 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr83.74. GuruFocus considers Odfjell Drilling to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ODLO:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 19.47% (78% below median its 10-year median of 89.49)
  • GF Value™: kr83.74 vs. price of kr90.30 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#170 of 614)

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


Odfjell Drilling Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Lower Ground Floor, Prime View, Prime Four Business Park, Kingswells, Aberdeen, Scotland, GBR, AB15 8PU
Odfjell Drilling Ltd is an integrated offshore drilling and oil service company. The company and its subsidiaries operate mobile offshore drilling units. It operates in the segments Own Fleet and External Fleet. The Own Fleet segment operates mobile offshore drilling units owned by Odfjell Drilling. The External Fleet segment offers management services to other owners of drilling units, mainly operational management, management of regulatory requirements, marketing, contract negotiations, client relations, preparations for the operation, and mobilization. The majority of revenue is generated from the Own Fleet segment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Norway.
67GF Score

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