CAR Group (FRA:WN6) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 16.23% (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:WN6 CAR Group Ltd FRA:WN6
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Price €17.70
GF Value €24.79
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What is CAR Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

CAR Group FRA:WN6 96 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.23% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 15.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:WN6 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.79. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Interactive Media companies, CAR Group ranks better than 54.15% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. CAR Group's forward rate of return for was 16.23%.

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

FRA:WN6' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.35   Med: 15.52   Max: 20.78
Current: 15.85

During the past 13 years, CAR Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 20.78. The lowest was 6.35. And the median was 15.52.

FRA:WN6's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
54.15% of 253 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 13.63 vs FRA:WN6: 15.85

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.


CAR Group  (FRA:WN6) 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.


CAR Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


CAR Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CAR 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.

CAR Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

CAR Group Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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CAR Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.53 0.00 19.43 0.00 16.23

FRA:WN6 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, CAR 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.


CAR Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CAR Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CAR Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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CAR 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).

CAR Group's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.5035/15.5+0.108
=14.05 %

* 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 16.23% mean?
CAR Group (FRA:WN6) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.23% 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 CAR Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.52. Over the past decade, CAR Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 6.35 to 20.78. According to the industry distribution chart, CAR Group ranks #116 out of 253 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is CAR Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
CAR Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.23% is near median its 10-year median of 15.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.35 to a high of 20.78. The Interactive Media industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.63. CAR Group's value of 16.23% is 19.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAR Group ranks #116 out of 253 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CAR Group has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAR Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CAR Group ranks #116 out of 253 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts CAR Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.63. CAR Group's value of 16.23% is 19.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CAR Group's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 6.35 to 20.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.52 vs. the industry median of 13.63, CAR Group 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Interactive Media companies is 13.63, 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. CAR Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.23% is 19.1% 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 CAR Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAR Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAR Group stock overvalued right now?
CAR Group (FRA:WN6) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.79, compared to a current price of €17.70 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.52 and 19.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 13.63. CAR Group's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 CAR Group (FRA:WN6), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.23% 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 CAR Group (FRA:WN6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAR Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.70 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.79.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WN6:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 16.23% (near median its 10-year median of 15.52)
  • GF Value™: €24.79 vs. price of €17.70 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.1% above the Interactive Media median (#116 of 253)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WN6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CAR Group Business Description

Address 449 Punt Road, Richmond, VIC, AUS, 3121
Car Group is a globally diversified group of online marketplaces for auto and nonauto vehicles. The group's primary business is its Australian online marketplace for automotive, www.carsales.com.au., which is the dominant online automotive marketplace in Australia, at around nine times total time spent compared with its nearest competitor. Car Group also owns and operates businesses in various geographic, category and product adjacencies, including online marketplaces for automotive in South Korea and Latin America, nonautomotive online marketplaces in Australia and the United States, and data businesses.
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