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Everplay GroupFRA:2EC +11.03%80 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 21.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:2EC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Interactive Media companies, Everplay Group ranks worse than 52.17% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Everplay Group's forward rate of return for was 11.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Everplay Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2EC'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.55 Med: 21.06 Max: 25.94
Current: 11.88
During the past 11 years, Everplay Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 25.94. The lowest was 10.55. And the median was 21.06.
FRA:2EC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than 52.17% of 253
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 13.66
vs FRA:2EC: 11.88
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.
Everplay Group (FRA:2EC) 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.
Everplay Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Everplay Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Everplay Group'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.
Everplay Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
FRA:2EC vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Everplay Group'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.
Everplay Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Everplay Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Everplay Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Everplay Group 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?
Everplay Group (FRA:2EC) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.21% 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 Everplay Group and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 21.06. Over the past decade, Everplay Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 10.55 to 25.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Everplay Group ranks #132 out of 253 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Everplay Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Everplay Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.21% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 21.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.55 to a high of 25.94. The Interactive Media industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.66. Everplay Group's value of 11.21% is 17.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Everplay Group ranks #132 out of 253 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Everplay Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Everplay Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Everplay Group ranks #132 out of 253 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Everplay Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.66. Everplay Group's value of 11.21% is 17.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Everplay Group's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 10.55 to 25.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.06 vs. the industry median of 13.66, Everplay Group 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Interactive Media companies is 13.66, based on 253 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. Everplay Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.21% is 17.9% 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 Everplay Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Everplay Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.21%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 21.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Everplay Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everplay Group (FRA:2EC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.49, compared to a current price of €3.22 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.21%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 21.06 and 17.9% below the Interactive Media industry median of 13.66. Everplay Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Everplay Group (FRA:2EC), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.21% 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 Everplay Group (FRA:2EC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everplay Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.22 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.49.
GuruFocus considers Everplay Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2EC:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 11.21% (47% below median its 10-year median of 21.06)
GF Value™: €3.49 vs. price of €3.22 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.9% below the Interactive Media median (#132 of 253)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2EC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Everplay Group PLC is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the development and publishing of independent (Indie) premium video games, working simulation games, and the development of educational entertainment apps for children. It is involved in identifying, developing, publishing, distributing, and licensing a mix of first-party and third-party IP games, with some of its IPs being Construction Simulator, Police Simulator, Bus Simulator, and Firefighting Simulator etc. The group's operating segments are Games Label, which develops and publishes video games for the digital and physical market; Simulation, which develops and publishes simulation games for the digital and physical market; and Edutainment, which develops educational entertainment apps for children.
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