FFMH (First Farmers and Merchants) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FFMH First Farmers and Merchants Corp FFMH
64 GF Score
Price $63.20
GF Value $48.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Farmers and Merchants Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

First Farmers and Merchants FFMH 64 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FFMH with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Banks companies, First Farmers and Merchants ranks worse than 74.35% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. First Farmers and Merchants's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.

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

FFMH' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.95   Med: 10.71   Max: 12.44
Current: 9.68

During the past 8 years, First Farmers and Merchants's highest Forward Rate of Return was 12.44. The lowest was 5.95. And the median was 10.71.

FFMH's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
74.35% of 1419 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 15.5 vs FFMH: 9.68

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.


First Farmers and Merchants  (OTCPK:FFMH) 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 Book Value 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.


First Farmers and Merchants Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


First Farmers and Merchants Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Farmers and Merchants'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.

First Farmers and Merchants Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

First Farmers and Merchants Annual Data
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Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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First Farmers and Merchants Quarterly Data
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FFMH vs OPBK, NKSH, MRBK: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Farmers and Merchants'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.


First Farmers and Merchants Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Farmers and Merchants's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Farmers and Merchants's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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First Farmers and Merchants 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).

First Farmers and Merchants's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year Book Value Growth Rate
=4.47683333/49+0.0243
=11.57 %

* 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 0.00% mean?
First Farmers and Merchants (FFMH) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.00% 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 First Farmers and Merchants and its competitors. Over the past decade, First Farmers and Merchants' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 5.95 to 12.44. According to the industry distribution chart, First Farmers and Merchants ranks #1055 out of 1419 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is First Farmers and Merchants' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
First Farmers and Merchants' current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.95 to a high of 12.44. Based on the distribution chart, First Farmers and Merchants ranks #1055 out of 1419 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Farmers and Merchants has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Farmers and Merchants' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to OPBK and NKSH?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Farmers and Merchants ranks #1055 out of 1419 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places First Farmers and Merchants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.50. Historically, First Farmers and Merchants' own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 5.95 to 12.44 over the past decade. 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 Banks company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Banks companies is 15.50, based on 1,419 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. 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 First Farmers and Merchants and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Farmers and Merchants's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Farmers and Merchants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Farmers and Merchants (FFMH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.67, compared to a current price of $63.20 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. First Farmers and Merchants' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 First Farmers and Merchants (FFMH), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% 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 First Farmers and Merchants (FFMH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Farmers and Merchants stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $63.20 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.67. GuruFocus considers First Farmers and Merchants to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FFMH:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: $48.67 vs. price of $63.20 (29.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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


First Farmers and Merchants Business Description

Address 816 South Garden Street, Columbia, TN, USA, 38401
First Farmers and Merchants Corp is a bank holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of its wholly-owned subsidiary. The Bank is engaged in providing a full range of banking and financial services, including lending, investing of funds, obtaining deposits, trust, and wealth management operations, and other financing activities to individual and corporate customers in the Middle Tennessee area. The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions. It has one reportable segment, which is banking and financial services.
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