GLAPF (Glanbia) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 16.41% (As of Dec. 2025) — 31% Above Median

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GLAPF Glanbia PLC GLAPF
67 GF Score
Price $26.00
GF Value $14.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Glanbia Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Glanbia GLAPF 67 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 12.52. GuruFocus rates GLAPF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Glanbia ranks better than 64.64% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Glanbia's forward rate of return for was 16.41%.

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

GLAPF' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.44   Med: 12.52   Max: 21.13
Current: 14.18

During the past 13 years, Glanbia's highest Forward Rate of Return was 21.13. The lowest was -0.44. And the median was 12.52.

GLAPF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
64.64% of 1397 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.6 vs GLAPF: 14.18

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.


Glanbia  (OTCPK:GLAPF) 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.


Glanbia Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Glanbia Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Glanbia'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.

Glanbia Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Glanbia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 3.29 13.00 19.21 16.41

Glanbia Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 13.00 0.00 19.21 0.00 16.41

GLAPF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Glanbia'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.


Glanbia Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Glanbia's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Glanbia 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).

Glanbia's Forward Rate of Return of Dec. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=1.0325/17+0.0881
=14.88 %

* 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 16.41% mean?
Glanbia (GLAPF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.41% 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 Glanbia and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 12.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Glanbia ranks #494 out of 1397 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Glanbia's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Glanbia's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.41% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 12.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.60. Glanbia's value of 16.41% is 90.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glanbia ranks #494 out of 1397 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Glanbia has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glanbia's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Glanbia ranks #494 out of 1397 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Glanbia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.60. Glanbia's value of 16.41% is 90.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.52 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Glanbia 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.60, based on 1,397 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. Glanbia's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.41% is 90.8% 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 Glanbia and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glanbia's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.41%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 12.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glanbia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glanbia (GLAPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.67, compared to a current price of $26.00 — trading 77.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.41%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 12.52 and 90.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.60. Glanbia's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Glanbia (GLAPF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.41% 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 Glanbia (GLAPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glanbia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.00 is trading 77.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.67. GuruFocus considers Glanbia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GLAPF:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 16.41% (31% above median its 10-year median of 12.52)
  • GF Value™: $14.67 vs. price of $26.00 (77.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#494 of 1397)

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


Glanbia Business Description

Address Ring Road, Glanbia House, Kilkenny, IRL, R95 E866
Glanbia PLC is a ingredient and branded performance nutrition manufacturer company. Company offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. It works with food and beverage companies and sell the products across the globe . The company segments include Performance Nutrition (PN), Health & Nutrition (H&N) and Dairy Nutrition (DN). The company generates majority of the revenue from Performance Nutrition segment. Geographically, it has majority revenue from North America followed by Europe and Asia.
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