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Jones Lang LaSalleJLL +1.68%93 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.84% as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 14.63. GuruFocus rates JLL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $315.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,306 Real Estate companies, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks worse than 52.83% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Jones Lang LaSalle's forward rate of return for was 5.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jones Lang LaSalle's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
JLL'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63 Med: 14.63 Max: 19.13
Current: 5.36
During the past 13 years, Jones Lang LaSalle's highest Forward Rate of Return was 19.13. The lowest was 3.63. And the median was 14.63.
JLL's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than 52.83% of 1306
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 6.605
vs JLL: 5.36
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.
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) 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.
Jones Lang LaSalle Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Jones Lang LaSalle Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jones Lang LaSalle'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.
Jones Lang LaSalle Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
JLL vs BEKE, CSGP, COMP: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Jones Lang LaSalle'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.
Jones Lang LaSalle Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Jones Lang LaSalle's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jones Lang LaSalle's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Jones Lang LaSalle 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 5.84% mean?
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 5.84% 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 Jones Lang LaSalle and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 14.63. Over the past decade, Jones Lang LaSalle's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 3.63 to 19.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks #690 out of 1306 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Jones Lang LaSalle's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Jones Lang LaSalle's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 5.84% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 14.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 19.13. The Real Estate industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.61. Jones Lang LaSalle's value of 5.84% is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks #690 out of 1306 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jones Lang LaSalle has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jones Lang LaSalle's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to BEKE and CSGP?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Jones Lang LaSalle ranks #690 out of 1306 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Jones Lang LaSalle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.61. Jones Lang LaSalle's value of 5.84% is 11.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Jones Lang LaSalle's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 3.63 to 19.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.63 vs. the industry median of 6.61, Jones Lang LaSalle has consistently been below 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 Real Estate company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Real Estate companies is 6.61, based on 1,306 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. Jones Lang LaSalle's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 5.84% is 11.6% below 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 Jones Lang LaSalle and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jones Lang LaSalle's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.84%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 14.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jones Lang LaSalle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $315.95, compared to a current price of $363.36 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.84%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 14.63 and 11.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 6.61. Jones Lang LaSalle's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 5.84% 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 Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jones Lang LaSalle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $363.36 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of $315.95.
GuruFocus considers Jones Lang LaSalle to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JLL:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 5.84% (60% below median its 10-year median of 14.63)
GF Value™: $315.95 vs. price of $363.36 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% below the Real Estate median (#690 of 1306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jones Lang LaSalle provides a wide range of real estate-related services to owners, occupiers, and investors worldwide, including leasing, property and project management, and capital markets advisory. JLL's investment management arm, LaSalle Investment Management, manages over $86 billion for clients across diverse public and private real estate strategies as of the end of 2025.
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