HAFC (Hanmi Financial) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 18.71% (As of Jun. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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HAFC Hanmi Financial Corp HAFC
67 GF Score
Price $30.97
GF Value $28.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hanmi Financial Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Hanmi Financial HAFC -0.90% 67 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 18.71% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 16.84. GuruFocus rates HAFC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Banks companies, Hanmi Financial ranks better than 63.69% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Hanmi Financial's forward rate of return for was 18.71%.

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

HAFC' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.36   Med: 16.84   Max: 32.15
Current: 19.15

During the past 13 years, Hanmi Financial's highest Forward Rate of Return was 32.15. The lowest was 12.36. And the median was 16.84.

HAFC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
63.69% of 1421 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 15.49 vs HAFC: 19.15

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.


Hanmi Financial  (NAS:HAFC) 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 Book Value 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.


Hanmi Financial Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Hanmi Financial Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hanmi Financial'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.

Hanmi Financial Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Hanmi Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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Hanmi Financial Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 17.71 21.50 21.19 21.73 18.71

HAFC vs MPB, FMCB, SBNC: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hanmi Financial'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.


Hanmi Financial Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hanmi Financial's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hanmi Financial 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).

Hanmi Financial's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year Book Value Growth Rate
=3.80704762/32.4+0.0696
=18.71 %

* 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 18.71% mean?
Hanmi Financial (HAFC) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 18.71% 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 Hanmi Financial and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 16.84. Over the past decade, Hanmi Financial's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 12.36 to 32.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Hanmi Financial ranks #516 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Hanmi Financial's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Hanmi Financial's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 18.71% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 16.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.36 to a high of 32.15. The Banks industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.49. Hanmi Financial's value of 18.71% is 20.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hanmi Financial ranks #516 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hanmi Financial has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hanmi Financial's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to MPB and FMCB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hanmi Financial ranks #516 out of 1421 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Hanmi Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.49. Hanmi Financial's value of 18.71% is 20.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hanmi Financial's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 12.36 to 32.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.84 vs. the industry median of 15.49, Hanmi Financial 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 Banks company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Banks companies is 15.49, based on 1,421 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. Hanmi Financial's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 18.71% is 20.8% 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 Hanmi Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hanmi Financial's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 18.71%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 16.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hanmi Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanmi Financial (HAFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.00, compared to a current price of $30.97 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 18.71%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 16.84 and 20.8% above the Banks industry median of 15.49. Hanmi Financial's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Hanmi Financial (HAFC), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 18.71% 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 Hanmi Financial (HAFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanmi Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.97 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.00. GuruFocus considers Hanmi Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAFC:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 18.71% (11% above median its 10-year median of 16.84)
  • GF Value™: $28.00 vs. price of $30.97 (10.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.8% above the Banks median (#516 of 1421)

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


Hanmi Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges HF7N:Germany
Address 900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1250, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90017
Hanmi Financial Corp is a Los Angeles-based bank that caters to Korean-Americans and other multi-ethnic communities across California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. The bank mainly focuses on small businesses and commercial and real estate loans. It also offers a variety of international finance and trade services and products, including letters of credit, import financing, and export financing. The Bank's revenues are derived from interest and fees on loans, interest, and dividends on the securities portfolio, service charges on deposit accounts, and sales of SBA loans.
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