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GreenPower Motor CoGP +6.16%44 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GP with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 171 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, GreenPower Motor Co ranks worse than 584794.74% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. GreenPower Motor Co's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GreenPower Motor Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, GreenPower Motor Co's highest Forward Rate of Return was 12.01. The lowest was -48.15. And the median was -20.23.
GP's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is not ranked *
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Median: 9.3 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % only.
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.
GreenPower Motor Co (NAS:GP) 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.
GreenPower Motor Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
GreenPower Motor Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GreenPower Motor Co'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.
GreenPower Motor Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
GP vs ARTW, CLEV, HCAI: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, GreenPower Motor Co'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.
GreenPower Motor Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, GreenPower Motor Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GreenPower Motor Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
GreenPower Motor Co 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 0.00% mean?
GreenPower Motor Co (GP) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.00% 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 GreenPower Motor Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GreenPower Motor Co ranks #999999 out of 171 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is GreenPower Motor Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
GreenPower Motor Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, GreenPower Motor Co ranks #999999 out of 171 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GreenPower Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GreenPower Motor Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to ARTW and CLEV?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, GreenPower Motor Co ranks #999999 out of 171 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places GreenPower Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.30. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.30, based on 171 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. 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 GreenPower Motor Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GreenPower Motor Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GreenPower Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GreenPower Motor Co (GP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.74, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 58% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. GreenPower Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 GreenPower Motor Co (GP), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% 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 GreenPower Motor Co (GP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GreenPower Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 58% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.74.
GuruFocus considers GreenPower Motor Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GP:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $3.74 vs. price of $1.57 (58% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GreenPower Motor Co Inc is the manufacturer and distributor of all-electric charter, school, and city buses. The company offers electric-powered transit buses deploying electric drive and battery technologies with a lightweight chassis and low-floor body. Its product line includes all-electric transit buses, all-electric school buses, and shuttle buses. The company's buses depend on clean sheet design and utilize a custom battery management system and a proprietary flex power system for the drive motors. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States of America and the rest from Canada.
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