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Indie SemiconductorINDI +1.22%77 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates INDI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Semiconductors companies, Indie Semiconductor ranks worse than 163665.96% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Indie Semiconductor's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Indie Semiconductor's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 6 years, Indie Semiconductor's highest Forward Rate of Return was 15.35. The lowest was 12.90. And the median was 13.94.
INDI's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: -0.17 * 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.
Indie Semiconductor (NAS:INDI) 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.
Indie Semiconductor Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Indie Semiconductor Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indie Semiconductor'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.
Indie Semiconductor Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
INDI vs CEVA, AOSL, LAES: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Indie Semiconductor'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.
Indie Semiconductor Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Indie Semiconductor's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indie Semiconductor's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Indie Semiconductor 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?
Indie Semiconductor (INDI) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.00% 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 Indie Semiconductor and its competitors. Over the past decade, Indie Semiconductor's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 12.90 to 15.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Indie Semiconductor ranks #999999 out of 611 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Indie Semiconductor's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Indie Semiconductor's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.90 to a high of 15.35. Based on the distribution chart, Indie Semiconductor ranks #999999 out of 611 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Indie Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indie Semiconductor's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to CEVA and AOSL?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Indie Semiconductor ranks #999999 out of 611 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Indie Semiconductor in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Indie Semiconductor's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 12.90 to 15.35 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. 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 Indie Semiconductor and its competitors. Indie Semiconductor'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 Indie Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indie Semiconductor (INDI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.28, compared to a current price of $3.32 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Indie Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Indie Semiconductor (INDI), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% 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 Indie Semiconductor (INDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indie Semiconductor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.32 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.28.
GuruFocus considers Indie Semiconductor to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for INDI:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $4.28 vs. price of $3.32 (22.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the INDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indie Semiconductor Inc caters to the autotech industry with semiconductors, photonics, and software platforms. The company's products include devices for a multitude of automotive applications spanning vision and radar processors, in-cabin wireless charging and USB power delivery, device interfacing through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and high-speed video and data connectivity. New products under evaluation or development include LiDAR, cybersecurity-enabled microcontrollers, and sensor-fusion processors. Its Photonics division mainly offers low-noise lasers, standard, and custom light sources. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Greater China and the rest from the United States, Europe, South Korea, and other regions.
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