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Amcon Distributing CoDIT +6.64%60 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.21% as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 11.59. GuruFocus rates DIT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 220 Retail - Defensive companies, Amcon Distributing Co ranks worse than 56.82% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Amcon Distributing Co's forward rate of return for was 11.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Amcon Distributing Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
DIT'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.42 Med: 11.59 Max: 38.58
Current: 12.32
During the past 13 years, Amcon Distributing Co's highest Forward Rate of Return was 38.58. The lowest was -12.42. And the median was 11.59.
DIT's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than 56.82% of 220
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 14.05
vs DIT: 12.32
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.
Amcon Distributing Co (AMEX:DIT) 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.
Amcon Distributing Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Amcon Distributing Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amcon Distributing Co'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.
Amcon Distributing Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
DIT vs HCIL, TWG, HFFG: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Amcon Distributing Co'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.
Amcon Distributing Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Amcon Distributing Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amcon Distributing Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Amcon Distributing Co 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).
* 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 11.21% mean?
Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.21% 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 Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #125 out of 220 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Amcon Distributing Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Amcon Distributing Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.21% is near median its 10-year median of 11.59. The Retail - Defensive industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.05. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 11.21% is 20.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #125 out of 220 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Amcon Distributing Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amcon Distributing Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to HCIL and TWG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #125 out of 220 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Amcon Distributing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.05. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 11.21% is 20.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.59 vs. the industry median of 14.05, Amcon Distributing Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Retail - Defensive companies is 14.05, based on 220 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. Amcon Distributing Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.21% is 20.2% 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 Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amcon Distributing Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amcon Distributing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.85, compared to a current price of $71.50 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.59 and 20.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 14.05. Amcon Distributing Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.21% 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.50 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.85.
GuruFocus considers Amcon Distributing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIT:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 11.21% (near median its 10-year median of 11.59)
GF Value™: $94.85 vs. price of $71.50 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#125 of 220)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amcon Distributing Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail distribution of consumer products such as cigarettes, tobacco, confectionery, health food, and others. It operates in two segments: Wholesale distribution segment distributing consumer products to the retail outlets including convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, drug stores and tobacco shops in the Central, Rocky Mountain, and Southern regions of the United States; and the Retail health food segment is a specialty retailer of natural/organic groceries and dietary supplements throughout the Midwest and Florida. The company earns a majority of the revenue from the Wholesale distribution segment.
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