Elixirr International (LSE:ELIX) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 24.76% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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LSE:ELIX Elixirr International PLC LSE:ELIX
82 GF Score
Price £5.96
GF Value £11.10
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Elixirr International Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Elixirr International LSE:ELIX +1.02% 82 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 24.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 24.24. GuruFocus rates LSE:ELIX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 723 Business Services companies, Elixirr International ranks better than 84.79% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Elixirr International's forward rate of return for was 24.76%.

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

LSE:ELIX' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.35   Med: 24.24   Max: 26.77
Current: 26.67

During the past 7 years, Elixirr International's highest Forward Rate of Return was 26.77. The lowest was 23.35. And the median was 24.24.

LSE:ELIX's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
84.79% of 723 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 13.72 vs LSE:ELIX: 26.67

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.


Elixirr International  (LSE:ELIX) 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.


Elixirr International Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Elixirr International Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elixirr International'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.

Elixirr International Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Elixirr International Annual Data
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Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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Elixirr International Semi-Annual Data
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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 0.00 0.00 24.11 0.00 24.76

LSE:ELIX vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Elixirr International'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.


Elixirr International Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Elixirr International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elixirr International 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).

Elixirr International's Forward Rate of Return of Dec. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.3935/8.26+0.2
=24.76 %

* 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 24.76% mean?
Elixirr International (LSE:ELIX) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 24.76% as of Dec. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Elixirr International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.24. Over the past decade, Elixirr International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 23.35 to 26.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Elixirr International ranks #110 out of 723 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Elixirr International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Elixirr International's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 24.76% is near median its 10-year median of 24.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.35 to a high of 26.77. The Business Services industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.72. Elixirr International's value of 24.76% is 80.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elixirr International ranks #110 out of 723 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elixirr International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elixirr International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Elixirr International ranks #110 out of 723 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Elixirr International in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.72. Elixirr International's value of 24.76% is 80.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Elixirr International's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 23.35 to 26.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.24 vs. the industry median of 13.72, Elixirr International 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Business Services companies is 13.72, based on 723 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. Elixirr International's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 24.76% is 80.5% 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 Elixirr International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elixirr International's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 24.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elixirr International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elixirr International (LSE:ELIX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.10, compared to a current price of £5.96 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 24.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.24 and 80.5% above the Business Services industry median of 13.72. Elixirr International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Elixirr International (LSE:ELIX), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 24.76% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Elixirr International (LSE:ELIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elixirr International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.96 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.10. GuruFocus considers Elixirr International to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ELIX:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 24.76% (near median its 10-year median of 24.24)
  • GF Value™: £11.10 vs. price of £5.96 (46.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.5% above the Business Services median (#110 of 723)

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


Elixirr International Business Description

Address 100 Cheapside, London, GBR, EC2V 6DT
Elixirr International PLC is a provider of management consultancy services. The company is principally engaged in the provision of consulting services, delivering original and bespoke solutions to a globally-recognized client base, including creative, marketing and transformation services. These challenges include future proofing against technological disruption development and roll-out of new products, services and businesses navigating a more complex and multinational regulatory environment; and project management and implementation of change programs. Geographically, the company operates in United Kingdom; USA; and Rest of the World, of which USA derives maximum revenue.
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