CEWE Stiftung KGaA (HAM:CWC) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: -3.40% (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:CWC CEWE Stiftung & Co KGaA HAM:CWC
76 GF Score
Price €91.10
GF Value €137.47
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CEWE Stiftung KGaA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

CEWE Stiftung KGaA HAM:CWC -1.73% 76 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -3.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:CWC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €137.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 64 Personal Services companies, CEWE Stiftung KGaA ranks worse than 75% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. CEWE Stiftung KGaA's forward rate of return for was -3.40%.

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

HAM:CWC' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.96   Med: 9.96   Max: 15.63
Current: -3.42

During the past 13 years, CEWE Stiftung KGaA's highest Forward Rate of Return was 15.63. The lowest was -3.96. And the median was 9.96.

HAM:CWC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
75% of 64 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 7.7 vs HAM:CWC: -3.42

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.


CEWE Stiftung KGaA  (HAM:CWC) 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.


CEWE Stiftung KGaA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


CEWE Stiftung KGaA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEWE Stiftung KGaA'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.

CEWE Stiftung KGaA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

CEWE Stiftung KGaA 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 13.20 11.84 5.25 0.40 -3.80

CEWE Stiftung KGaA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.34 -3.01 -3.60 -3.80 -3.40

HAM:CWC vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, CEWE Stiftung KGaA'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.


CEWE Stiftung KGaA Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CEWE Stiftung KGaA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CEWE Stiftung KGaA 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).

CEWE Stiftung KGaA's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=-1.13695238/92.1+-0.0218
=-3.41 %

* 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 -3.40% mean?
CEWE Stiftung KGaA (HAM:CWC) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of -3.40% 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 CEWE Stiftung KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CEWE Stiftung KGaA ranks #48 out of 64 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is CEWE Stiftung KGaA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
CEWE Stiftung KGaA's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -3.40%. Based on the distribution chart, CEWE Stiftung KGaA ranks #48 out of 64 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CEWE Stiftung KGaA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEWE Stiftung KGaA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, CEWE Stiftung KGaA ranks #48 out of 64 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places CEWE Stiftung KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 7.70. 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 Personal Services company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Personal Services companies is 7.70, based on 64 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 CEWE Stiftung KGaA and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEWE Stiftung KGaA's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -3.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEWE Stiftung KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEWE Stiftung KGaA (HAM:CWC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €137.47, compared to a current price of €91.10 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -3.40%. CEWE Stiftung KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 CEWE Stiftung KGaA (HAM:CWC), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -3.40% 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 CEWE Stiftung KGaA (HAM:CWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEWE Stiftung KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €91.10 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €137.47. GuruFocus considers CEWE Stiftung KGaA to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CWC:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: -3.40%
  • GF Value™: €137.47 vs. price of €91.10 (33.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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


CEWE Stiftung KGaA Business Description

Other Exchanges CWCd:UK0N8F:UKCWC:Germany
Address Meerweg 30 - 32, Oldenburg, NI, DEU, 26133
CEWE Stiftung & Co KGaA is a German-based company which provides photo service, photo retail business, and commercial online printing. The company operates a business through three segments through photofinishing, retail, and commercial online printing. Its Photofinishing segment works on the printing of photos of analogue or digital origin. Retail unit trades photo hardware and photo products to end consumers using various brands such as Fotojoker, Fotolab and Japan Photo, among others. The Online Printing unit operates through online printing portals, such as www.cewe-print.de and others. The company derives it's majority of the revenue from photofinishing activity in Germany.
76GF Score

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