Oxford Metrics (CHIX:OMGL) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 3.70% (As of Sep. 2025) — 30% Below Median

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CHIX:OMGL Oxford Metrics PLC CHIX:OMGL
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Price £0.40
GF Value £0.93
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What is Oxford Metrics Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Oxford Metrics CHIX:OMGL 32 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.70% as of Sep. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 5.32. GuruFocus rates CHIX:OMGL with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,379 Software companies, Oxford Metrics ranks worse than 68.96% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Oxford Metrics's forward rate of return for was 3.70%.

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

CHIX:OMGl' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.1   Med: 5.32   Max: 15.56
Current: 3.99

During the past 13 years, Oxford Metrics's highest Forward Rate of Return was 15.56. The lowest was -4.10. And the median was 5.32.

CHIX:OMGl's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
68.96% of 1379 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.14 vs CHIX:OMGl: 3.99

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.


Oxford Metrics  (CHIX:OMGl) 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.


Oxford Metrics Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Oxford Metrics Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oxford Metrics'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.

Oxford Metrics Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Oxford Metrics Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 1.00 6.00 1.64 3.70

Oxford Metrics Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 1.64 0.00 3.70 0.00

CHIX:OMGL vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Oxford Metrics'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.


Oxford Metrics Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Oxford Metrics's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Oxford Metrics 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).

Oxford Metrics's Forward Rate of Return of Sep. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.01616667/0.418+-0.0016
=3.71 %

* 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 3.70% mean?
Oxford Metrics (CHIX:OMGL) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.70% 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 Oxford Metrics and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 5.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Metrics ranks #951 out of 1379 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Oxford Metrics' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Oxford Metrics' current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.70% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 5.32. The Software industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.14. Oxford Metrics' value of 3.70% is 71.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Metrics ranks #951 out of 1379 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oxford Metrics has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Metrics' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Oxford Metrics ranks #951 out of 1379 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Oxford Metrics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.14. Oxford Metrics' value of 3.70% is 71.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.32 vs. the industry median of 13.14, Oxford Metrics has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Software companies is 13.14, based on 1,379 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. Oxford Metrics's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.70% is 71.8% below 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 Oxford Metrics and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Metrics's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.70%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 5.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oxford Metrics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Metrics (CHIX:OMGL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.93, compared to a current price of £0.40 — trading 57.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.70%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 5.32 and 71.8% below the Software industry median of 13.14. Oxford Metrics' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 Oxford Metrics (CHIX:OMGL), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.70% 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 Oxford Metrics (CHIX:OMGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Metrics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.40 is trading 57.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.93. GuruFocus considers Oxford Metrics to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:OMGL:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 3.70% (30% below median its 10-year median of 5.32)
  • GF Value™: £0.93 vs. price of £0.40 (57.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.8% below the Software median (#951 of 1379)

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


Oxford Metrics Business Description

Other Exchanges OMG:UKRNI:Germany
Address 6 Oxford Pioneer Park, Yarnton, Oxfordshire, GBR, OX5 1QU
Oxford Metrics PLC is a smart sensing and software company that enables organisations to capture, analyse, and act on motion and measurement data to improve performance, efficiency, and decision-making. The Group operates through two divisions, Motion Capture and Smart Manufacturing, serving life sciences, entertainment, engineering, and smart manufacturing markets. Motion Capture involves the development, production, and sale of computer software and equipment, and contributes the majority of revenue, while Smart Manufacturing focuses on vision inspection systems. The Group operates in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and other regions, with the majority of revenue generated from North America.
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