Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 25.65% (As of Jun. 2026) — 226% Above Median

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DFM:DIC Dubai Investments PJSC DFM:DIC
60 GF Score
Price د.إ3.65
GF Value د.إ2.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Dubai Investments PJSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Dubai Investments PJSC DFM:DIC -0.27% 60 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 25.65% as of Jun. 2026, which is 226% above its 10-year median of 7.87. GuruFocus rates DFM:DIC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,306 Real Estate companies, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks better than 84.15% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Dubai Investments PJSC's forward rate of return for was 25.65%.

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

DFM:DIC' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.15   Med: 7.87   Max: 28.82
Current: 25.75

During the past 13 years, Dubai Investments PJSC's highest Forward Rate of Return was 28.82. The lowest was -8.15. And the median was 7.87.

DFM:DIC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
84.15% of 1306 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 6.535 vs DFM:DIC: 25.75

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.


Dubai Investments PJSC  (DFM:DIC) 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.


Dubai Investments PJSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Dubai Investments PJSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dubai Investments PJSC'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.

Dubai Investments PJSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Dubai Investments PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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Dubai Investments PJSC 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 27.47 26.68 25.63 25.62 25.65

Dubai Investments PJSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Dubai Investments PJSC'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.


Dubai Investments PJSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Dubai Investments PJSC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dubai Investments PJSC 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).

Dubai Investments PJSC's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.20971429/3.71+0.2
=25.65 %

* 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 25.65% mean?
Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 25.65% 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 Dubai Investments PJSC and its competitors. This is 226% above median its historical median of 7.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #207 out of 1306 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Dubai Investments PJSC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Dubai Investments PJSC's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 25.65% is 226% above median its 10-year median of 7.87. The Real Estate industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.54. Dubai Investments PJSC's value of 25.65% is 292.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #207 out of 1306 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dubai Investments PJSC has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dubai Investments PJSC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #207 out of 1306 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Dubai Investments PJSC in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.54. Dubai Investments PJSC's value of 25.65% is 292.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.87 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Dubai Investments PJSC 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 Real Estate company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Real Estate companies is 6.54, based on 1,306 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. Dubai Investments PJSC's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 25.65% is 292.5% 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 Dubai Investments PJSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dubai Investments PJSC's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 25.65%, which is 226% above median its own 10-year median of 7.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dubai Investments PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.80, compared to a current price of د.إ3.65 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 25.65%, which is 226% above median its 10-year median of 7.87 and 292.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 6.54. Dubai Investments PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 25.65% 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 Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Investments PJSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ3.65 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.80. GuruFocus considers Dubai Investments PJSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:DIC:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 25.65% (226% above median its 10-year median of 7.87)
  • GF Value™: د.إ2.80 vs. price of د.إ3.65 (30.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 292.5% above the Real Estate median (#207 of 1306)

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


Dubai Investments PJSC Business Description

Address Dubai Investments Park, P.O. Box 28171, Jebel Ali, Dubai, ARE
Dubai Investments PJSC is an investment company with a focus on real estate, manufacturing, industrial, and financial investments across the Middle East. The operations are divided into three segments: The Property segment develops real estate for sale and leasing. The Manufacturing, Contracting, and Services segment manufactures and sells materials used in construction projects, executes construction contracts, produces raw and architectural glass, pharmaceutical products, cooling services, produces aluminum extruded products, laboratory furniture, healthcare, and education. The Investments segment includes strategic minority investments in associates, investment banking, asset management, and financial investments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Property segment.
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