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Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Oaktree Specialty Lending's forward rate of return for was 1.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FFC'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.46 Med: -0.74 Max: 44.84
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, Oaktree Specialty Lending's highest Forward Rate of Return was 44.84. The lowest was -37.46. And the median was -0.74.
FRA:FFC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than 65.76% of 1174
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.48
vs FRA:FFC: 0.69
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.
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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Oaktree Specialty Lending Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oaktree Specialty Lending'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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
FRA:FFC vs GSBD, FRBP, PSEC: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Oaktree Specialty Lending'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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Oaktree Specialty Lending 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 1.43% mean?
Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 1.43% 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #772 out of 1174 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.43%. The Asset Management industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.48. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 1.43% is 68.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #772 out of 1174 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oaktree Specialty Lending has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to GSBD and FRBP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #772 out of 1174 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Oaktree Specialty Lending in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.48. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 1.43% is 68.1% below this benchmark. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Asset Management companies is 4.48, based on 1,174 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. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 1.43% is 68.1% 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.64, compared to a current price of €11.38 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.43% and 68.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.48. Oaktree Specialty Lending's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.43% 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.38 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.64.
GuruFocus considers Oaktree Specialty Lending to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FFC:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 1.43%
GF Value™: €10.64 vs. price of €11.38 (7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% below the Asset Management median (#772 of 1174)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp is a specialty finance company. The company provides lending services and invests in small and mid-sized companies. The company's investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return by generating current income from debt investments, and to a lesser extent, capital appreciation from equity investments. The company provides customized, one-stop credit solutions to companies with limited access to public or syndicated capital markets. The company operates as a single reportable segment and derives revenues from investing in originated loans and other securities, including broadly syndicated loans, of U.S. private companies and manages the business on a consolidated basis.
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