CKLSF (CK Life Sciences International Holdings) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.91% (As of Dec. 2025) — 74% Below Median

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CKLSF CK Life Sciences International Holdings Inc CKLSF
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Price $0.09
GF Value $0.11
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What is CK Life Sciences International Holdings Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

CK Life Sciences International Holdings CKLSF +28.57% 34 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 3.56. GuruFocus rates CKLSF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.11. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Biotechnology companies, CK Life Sciences International Holdings ranks better than 51.11% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. CK Life Sciences International Holdings's forward rate of return for was 0.91%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CK Life Sciences International Holdings's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:

CKLSF' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.73   Med: 3.56   Max: 12.55
Current: 1.67

During the past 13 years, CK Life Sciences International Holdings's highest Forward Rate of Return was 12.55. The lowest was -0.73. And the median was 3.56.

CKLSF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
51.11% of 180 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.205 vs CKLSF: 1.67

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.


CK Life Sciences International Holdings  (OTCPK:CKLSF) 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.


CK Life Sciences International Holdings Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


CK Life Sciences International Holdings Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CK Life Sciences International Holdings'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.

CK Life Sciences International Holdings Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

CK Life Sciences International Holdings 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 -0.56 0.18 1.82 4.62 0.91

CK Life Sciences International Holdings 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 1.82 0.00 4.62 0.00 0.91

CKLSF vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, CK Life Sciences International Holdings'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.


CK Life Sciences International Holdings Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, CK Life Sciences International Holdings's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CK Life Sciences International Holdings's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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CK Life Sciences International Holdings 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).

CK Life Sciences International Holdings's Forward Rate of Return of Dec. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.00183333/0.07+0.0106
=3.68 %

* 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 0.91% mean?
CK Life Sciences International Holdings (CKLSF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.91% 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 CK Life Sciences International Holdings and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, CK Life Sciences International Holdings ranks #88 out of 180 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is CK Life Sciences International Holdings' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
CK Life Sciences International Holdings' current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.91% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 3.56. The Biotechnology industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.21. CK Life Sciences International Holdings' value of 0.91% is 24.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CK Life Sciences International Holdings ranks #88 out of 180 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CK Life Sciences International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CK Life Sciences International Holdings' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, CK Life Sciences International Holdings ranks #88 out of 180 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts CK Life Sciences International Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.21. CK Life Sciences International Holdings' value of 0.91% is 24.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.56 vs. the industry median of 1.21, CK Life Sciences International Holdings 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Biotechnology companies is 1.21, based on 180 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. CK Life Sciences International Holdings's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.91% is 24.5% 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 CK Life Sciences International Holdings and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CK Life Sciences International Holdings's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.91%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CK Life Sciences International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
CK Life Sciences International Holdings (CKLSF) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.91%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.09 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.91%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 3.56 and 24.5% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.21. CK Life Sciences International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 CK Life Sciences International Holdings (CKLSF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.91% 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 CK Life Sciences International Holdings (CKLSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CK Life Sciences International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.09 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11.

Key valuation signals for CKLSF:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.91% (74% below median its 10-year median of 3.56)
  • GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.09 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.5% below the Biotechnology median (#88 of 180)

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


CK Life Sciences International Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00775:Hong Kong
Address 2 Dai Fu Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, Hong Kong, HKG
CK Life Sciences International Holdings Inc is an international life sciences company. It is engaged in research and development, manufacturing, commercialization, marketing and selling of health and agriculture-related products, as well as investment in a portfolio of vineyards, and various financial and investment products. Its pipeline includes Seviprotimut-L, TTX-MC138, Seviprotimut-L + TTX-MC138, TTX-RIGA, Halneuron, among others. Its segments include Agriculture-related, Nutraceutical, and Pharmaceuticals & Diagnostics R&D with the majority of the revenue deriving from Nutraceutical segment. Geographically it operates in Asia Pacific that derives the majority of the revenue and North America.
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