LSFG (Lifestore Financial Group) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 19.76% (As of Jun. 2025) — Near Median

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LSFG Lifestore Financial Group Inc LSFG
59 GF Score
Price $57.00
GF Value $51.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lifestore Financial Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Lifestore Financial Group LSFG 59 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 19.76% as of Jun. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 21.30. GuruFocus rates LSFG with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,415 Banks companies, Lifestore Financial Group ranks better than 59.72% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Lifestore Financial Group's forward rate of return for was 19.76%.

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

LSFG' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.74   Med: 21.3   Max: 29.94
Current: 17.76

During the past 13 years, Lifestore Financial Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 29.94. The lowest was 15.74. And the median was 21.30.

LSFG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
59.72% of 1415 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 15.31 vs LSFG: 17.76

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.


Lifestore Financial Group  (OTCPK:LSFG) 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 Book Value 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.


Lifestore Financial Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Lifestore Financial Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifestore Financial Group'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.

Lifestore Financial Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Lifestore Financial Group Annual Data
Trend Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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Lifestore Financial Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun97 Jun98 Jun99 Jun00 Jun01 Jun02 Jun03 Jun04 Jun05 Jun06 Jun07 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
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 26.31 27.37 28.83 22.85 19.76

LSFG vs CBAF, BAOB, CIZN: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Lifestore Financial Group'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.


Lifestore Financial Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Lifestore Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lifestore Financial Group 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).

Lifestore Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year Book Value Growth Rate
=5.37883333/47+0.0832
=19.76 %

* 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 19.76% mean?
Lifestore Financial Group (LSFG) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 19.76% as of Jun. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Lifestore Financial Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.30. Over the past decade, Lifestore Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 15.74 to 29.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifestore Financial Group ranks #570 out of 1415 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Lifestore Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Lifestore Financial Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 19.76% is near median its 10-year median of 21.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.74 to a high of 29.94. The Banks industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.31. Lifestore Financial Group's value of 19.76% is 29.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifestore Financial Group ranks #570 out of 1415 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifestore Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifestore Financial Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to CBAF and BAOB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Lifestore Financial Group ranks #570 out of 1415 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Lifestore Financial Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.31. Lifestore Financial Group's value of 19.76% is 29.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifestore Financial Group's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 15.74 to 29.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.30 vs. the industry median of 15.31, Lifestore Financial Group 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 Banks company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Banks companies is 15.31, based on 1,415 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. Lifestore Financial Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 19.76% is 29.1% 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 Lifestore Financial Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifestore Financial Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 19.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifestore Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestore Financial Group (LSFG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.09, compared to a current price of $57.00 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 19.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.30 and 29.1% above the Banks industry median of 15.31. Lifestore Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lifestore Financial Group (LSFG), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 19.76% as of Jun. 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 Lifestore Financial Group (LSFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestore Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $57.00 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.09. GuruFocus considers Lifestore Financial Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSFG:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 19.76% (near median its 10-year median of 21.30)
  • GF Value™: $51.09 vs. price of $57.00 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 29.1% above the Banks median (#570 of 1415)

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


Lifestore Financial Group Business Description

Address 21 East Ashe Street, P.O. Box 26, West Jefferson, NC, USA, 28694
Lifestore Financial Group Inc through its subsidiaries, is engaged in providing banking and insurance services. The company offers full-service banking services designed to meet the needs of retail and commercial customers. It also acts as an independent insurance agency offering traditional property and casualty, life, and health insurance products. It operates in two business segments; Banking and Insurance.
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