JAPSY (Japan Airlines Co) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00% (As of Jun. 2026)

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JAPSY Japan Airlines Co Ltd JAPSY
82 GF Score
Price $9.69
GF Value $9.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Airlines Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Japan Airlines Co JAPSY +1.11% 82 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JAPSY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Transportation companies, Japan Airlines Co ranks worse than 74.31% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Japan Airlines Co's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.

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

JAPSY' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.65   Med: 0.79   Max: 22.55
Current: -0.92

During the past 13 years, Japan Airlines Co's highest Forward Rate of Return was 22.55. The lowest was -1.65. And the median was 0.79.

JAPSY's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
74.31% of 763 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 10.38 vs JAPSY: -0.92

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.


Japan Airlines Co  (OTCPK:JAPSY) 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.


Japan Airlines Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Japan Airlines Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Airlines Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % can be seen below:

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* 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.

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JAPSY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Japan Airlines 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.


Japan Airlines Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airlines Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Japan Airlines 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).

Japan Airlines Co's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=-0.13619048/8.71+0.0171
=0.15 %

* 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?
Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) 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 Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #567 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Japan Airlines Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Japan Airlines Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #567 out of 763 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airlines Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airlines Co ranks #567 out of 763 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Japan Airlines Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.38. 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Transportation companies is 10.38, based on 763 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 Japan Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Airlines 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 Japan Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.81, compared to a current price of $9.69 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Japan Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY), 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 Japan Airlines Co (JAPSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.69 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.81. GuruFocus considers Japan Airlines Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JAPSY:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: $9.81 vs. price of $9.69 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Japan Airlines Co Business Description

Address 2-4-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Nomura Real Estate Building, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-8605
Japan Airlines Co Ltd is an international air transport services company. It offers scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services and aerial work services. The company operates large aircraft, medium-sized aircraft, small aircraft, and regional jets. The company is also engaged in the travel planning and sales business, which covers travel planning and sales, baggage delivery, system development and operation, ticketing systems for the travel industry, and credit card services related to air travel.
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