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Pine Cliff EnergyFRA:IPC -1.95%41 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 2.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 6.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPC with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 Oil & Gas companies, Pine Cliff Energy ranks worse than 61.84% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Pine Cliff Energy's forward rate of return for was 2.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pine Cliff Energy's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IPC'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39 Med: 6.71 Max: 30.88
Current: 8.38
During the past 13 years, Pine Cliff Energy's highest Forward Rate of Return was 30.88. The lowest was 3.39. And the median was 6.71.
FRA:IPC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than 61.84% of 608
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.235
vs FRA:IPC: 8.38
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.
Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) 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.
Pine Cliff Energy Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Pine Cliff Energy Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pine Cliff Energy'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.
Pine Cliff Energy Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
FRA:IPC vs COP, EOG, FANG: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pine Cliff Energy'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.
Pine Cliff Energy Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pine Cliff Energy's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pine Cliff Energy's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Pine Cliff Energy 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 2.82% mean?
Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 2.82% 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 Pine Cliff Energy and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 6.71. Over the past decade, Pine Cliff Energy's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 3.39 to 30.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Pine Cliff Energy ranks #376 out of 608 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Pine Cliff Energy's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Pine Cliff Energy's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 2.82% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 6.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 30.88. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.24. Pine Cliff Energy's value of 2.82% is 78.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pine Cliff Energy ranks #376 out of 608 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pine Cliff Energy has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pine Cliff Energy's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pine Cliff Energy ranks #376 out of 608 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Pine Cliff Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.24. Pine Cliff Energy's value of 2.82% is 78.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Pine Cliff Energy's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 3.39 to 30.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.71 vs. the industry median of 13.24, Pine Cliff Energy 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.24, based on 608 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. Pine Cliff Energy's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 2.82% is 78.7% 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 Pine Cliff Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pine Cliff Energy's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 2.82%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 6.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pine Cliff Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.48, compared to a current price of €0.30 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 2.82%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 6.71 and 78.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.24. Pine Cliff Energy's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 2.82% 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 Pine Cliff Energy (FRA:IPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pine Cliff Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.30 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.48.
GuruFocus considers Pine Cliff Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IPC:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 2.82% (58% below median its 10-year median of 6.71)
GF Value™: €0.48 vs. price of €0.30 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#376 of 608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and conducts many of its activities jointly with others. The company has various operations and assets, such as Central Assets, Edson Assets, Southern Assets, and others.
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