STRABAG SE (CHIX:STRV) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 17.02% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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CHIX:STRV STRABAG SE CHIX:STRV
75 GF Score
Price €83.80
GF Value €39.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is STRABAG SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

STRABAG SE CHIX:STRV 75 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 17.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 18.61. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STRV with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,297 Construction companies, STRABAG SE ranks better than 67.31% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. STRABAG SE's forward rate of return for was 17.02%.

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

CHIX:STRv' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.67   Med: 18.61   Max: 31.09
Current: 16.64

During the past 13 years, STRABAG SE's highest Forward Rate of Return was 31.09. The lowest was 9.67. And the median was 18.61.

CHIX:STRv's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
67.31% of 1297 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.83 vs CHIX:STRv: 16.64

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.


STRABAG SE  (CHIX:STRv) 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.


STRABAG SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


STRABAG SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for STRABAG SE'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.

STRABAG SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

STRABAG SE 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 23.85 24.09 23.74 24.80 17.02

STRABAG SE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 23.74 0.00 24.80 0.00 17.02

CHIX:STRV vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, STRABAG SE'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.


STRABAG SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, STRABAG SE's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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STRABAG SE 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).

STRABAG SE's Forward Rate of Return of Dec. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=7.75483333/79.3+0.0745
=17.23 %

* 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 17.02% mean?
STRABAG SE (CHIX:STRV) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 17.02% as of Dec. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on STRABAG SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.61. Over the past decade, STRABAG SE's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 9.67 to 31.09. According to the industry distribution chart, STRABAG SE ranks #424 out of 1297 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is STRABAG SE's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
STRABAG SE's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 17.02% is near median its 10-year median of 18.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.67 to a high of 31.09. The Construction industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.83. STRABAG SE's value of 17.02% is 92.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STRABAG SE ranks #424 out of 1297 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, STRABAG SE has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STRABAG SE's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, STRABAG SE ranks #424 out of 1297 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts STRABAG SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.83. STRABAG SE's value of 17.02% is 92.8% above this benchmark. Historically, STRABAG SE's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 9.67 to 31.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.61 vs. the industry median of 8.83, STRABAG SE 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 Construction company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Construction companies is 8.83, based on 1,297 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. STRABAG SE's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 17.02% is 92.8% 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 STRABAG SE and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STRABAG SE's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 17.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STRABAG SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STRABAG SE (CHIX:STRV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.87, compared to a current price of €83.80 — trading 110.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 17.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.61 and 92.8% above the Construction industry median of 8.83. STRABAG SE's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 STRABAG SE (CHIX:STRV), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 17.02% as of Dec. 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 STRABAG SE (CHIX:STRV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STRABAG SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €83.80 is trading 110.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.87. GuruFocus considers STRABAG SE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:STRV:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 17.02% (near median its 10-year median of 18.61)
  • GF Value™: €39.87 vs. price of €83.80 (110.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.8% above the Construction median (#424 of 1297)

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


STRABAG SE Business Description

Address Triglavstrasse 9, Villach, AUT, 9500
STRABAG SE is a European-based technology group for construction services, a leader in innovation and financial strength. Its activities span all areas of the construction industry and cover the entire construction value chain. It has four operating segments: North and West; South and East; International and Special divisions; and Other. It builds large transportation infrastructure, plants, commercial and industrial facilities, and other large structures related to industrial development. The company generates revenue in Germany, Austria, the Rest of Europe, and the Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Germany.
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