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Mettler-Toledo InternationalFRA:MTO -0.25%94 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.91% as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 15.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:MTO with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €1,217.34. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Mettler-Toledo International ranks better than 61.29% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Mettler-Toledo International's forward rate of return for was 8.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mettler-Toledo International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MTO'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.59 Med: 15.18 Max: 19.89
Current: 8.63
During the past 13 years, Mettler-Toledo International's highest Forward Rate of Return was 19.89. The lowest was 8.59. And the median was 15.18.
FRA:MTO's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 61.29% of 93
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 5.04
vs FRA:MTO: 8.63
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.
Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO) 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.
Mettler-Toledo International Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Mettler-Toledo International Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mettler-Toledo International'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.
Mettler-Toledo International Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
FRA:MTO vs DGX, LH, ILMN: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Mettler-Toledo International'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.
Mettler-Toledo International Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Mettler-Toledo International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mettler-Toledo International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Mettler-Toledo International 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 8.91% mean?
Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 8.91% 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 Mettler-Toledo International and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 15.18. Over the past decade, Mettler-Toledo International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 8.59 to 19.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Mettler-Toledo International ranks #36 out of 93 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Mettler-Toledo International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Mettler-Toledo International's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 8.91% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 15.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.59 to a high of 19.89. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.04. Mettler-Toledo International's value of 8.91% is 76.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mettler-Toledo International ranks #36 out of 93 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mettler-Toledo International has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mettler-Toledo International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to DGX and LH?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Mettler-Toledo International ranks #36 out of 93 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Mettler-Toledo International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.04. Mettler-Toledo International's value of 8.91% is 76.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Mettler-Toledo International's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 8.59 to 19.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.18 vs. the industry median of 5.04, Mettler-Toledo International has consistently been above 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 5.04, based on 93 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. Mettler-Toledo International's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 8.91% is 76.8% above 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 Mettler-Toledo International and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mettler-Toledo International's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.91%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 15.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mettler-Toledo International stock overvalued right now?
Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 8.91%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1,217.34, compared to a current price of €1,194.00 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.91%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 15.18 and 76.8% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 5.04. Mettler-Toledo International's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.91% 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 Mettler-Toledo International (FRA:MTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mettler-Toledo International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1,194.00 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1,217.34.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MTO:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 8.91% (41% below median its 10-year median of 15.18)
GF Value™: €1,217.34 vs. price of €1,194.00 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.8% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#36 of 93)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mettler-Toledo supplies weighing and precision instruments to customers in the life sciences (around 55% of sales), industrial (around 40%), and food retail (around 5%) industries. Its products include laboratory and retail scales, pipettes, pH meters, thermal analysis equipment, titrators, metal detectors, and X-ray analyzers. Mettler leads the market for weighing instrumentation and controls more than 50% of the market for lab balances. The business is geographically diversified, with the Americas accounting for about 37% of sales, Europe about 27%, China about 16% and the rest of the world about 20%.
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