United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 16.22% (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Above Median

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DFM:UFC United Foods Co PSC DFM:UFC
80 GF Score
Price د.إ11.40
GF Value د.إ14.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is United Foods Co PSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

United Foods Co PSC DFM:UFC 80 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 9.27. GuruFocus rates DFM:UFC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ14.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Foods Co PSC ranks better than 70.58% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. United Foods Co PSC's forward rate of return for was 16.22%.

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

DFM:UFC' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 9.27   Max: 31.67
Current: 16.65

During the past 13 years, United Foods Co PSC's highest Forward Rate of Return was 31.67. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 9.27.

DFM:UFC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
70.58% of 1397 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.63 vs DFM:UFC: 16.65

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.


United Foods Co PSC  (DFM:UFC) 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.


United Foods Co PSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


United Foods Co PSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Foods Co PSC'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.

United Foods Co PSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

United Foods Co PSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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United Foods Co PSC Quarterly Data
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DFM:UFC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, United Foods Co PSC'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.


United Foods Co PSC Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Foods Co PSC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Foods Co PSC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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United Foods Co PSC 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).

United Foods Co PSC's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.50190476/12.65+0.1225
=16.22 %

* 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 16.22% mean?
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.22% as of Mar. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 9.27. Over the past decade, United Foods Co PSC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 0.27 to 31.67. According to the industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #411 out of 1397 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is United Foods Co PSC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
United Foods Co PSC's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.22% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 9.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 31.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.63. United Foods Co PSC's value of 16.22% is 87.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #411 out of 1397 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Foods Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Foods Co PSC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #411 out of 1397 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts United Foods Co PSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.63. United Foods Co PSC's value of 16.22% is 87.9% above this benchmark. Historically, United Foods Co PSC's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 0.27 to 31.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.27 vs. the industry median of 8.63, United Foods Co PSC 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.63, based on 1,397 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. United Foods Co PSC's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.22% is 87.9% 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 United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Foods Co PSC's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.22%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 9.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Foods Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ14.23, compared to a current price of د.إ11.40 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.22%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 9.27 and 87.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.63. United Foods Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.22% as of Mar. 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ11.40 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ14.23. GuruFocus considers United Foods Co PSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:UFC:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 16.22% (75% above median its 10-year median of 9.27)
  • GF Value™: د.إ14.23 vs. price of د.إ11.40 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#411 of 1397)

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


United Foods Co PSC Business Description

Address Al Quoz 1, P.O. Box 5836, Dubai, ARE
United Foods Co PSC is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and marketing of vegetable ghee, cooking oil, margarine, butter products, and fat, including the trading of other food products. The company offers its products through brands like Aseel, Nawar, Safi, Mumtaz, Super Sun, and others. Geographically, it operates in the United Arab Emirates, the GCC other than UAE, and the rest of the world, out of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Arab Emirates.
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