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Verisk AnalyticsLTS:0LP3 -3.13%77 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.61% as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 12.01. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LP3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $322.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 720 Business Services companies, Verisk Analytics ranks worse than 54.31% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Verisk Analytics's forward rate of return for was 11.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verisk Analytics's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0LP3'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.25 Med: 12.01 Max: 17.69
Current: 11.69
During the past 13 years, Verisk Analytics's highest Forward Rate of Return was 17.69. The lowest was 5.25. And the median was 12.01.
LTS:0LP3's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than 54.31% of 720
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 13.365
vs LTS:0LP3: 11.69
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.
Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) 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.
Verisk Analytics Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Verisk Analytics Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verisk Analytics'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.
Verisk Analytics Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
LTS:0LP3 vs EFX, BAH, FCN: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Verisk Analytics'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.
Verisk Analytics Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Verisk Analytics's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verisk Analytics's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Verisk Analytics 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 11.61% mean?
Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.61% 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 Verisk Analytics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.01. Over the past decade, Verisk Analytics' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 5.25 to 17.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #391 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Verisk Analytics' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Verisk Analytics' current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.61% is near median its 10-year median of 12.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.25 to a high of 17.69. The Business Services industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.37. Verisk Analytics' value of 11.61% is 13.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #391 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Verisk Analytics has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verisk Analytics' Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to EFX and BAH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Verisk Analytics ranks #391 out of 720 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Verisk Analytics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.37. Verisk Analytics' value of 11.61% is 13.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Verisk Analytics' own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 5.25 to 17.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.01 vs. the industry median of 13.37, Verisk Analytics 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Business Services companies is 13.37, based on 720 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. Verisk Analytics's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.61% is 13.1% 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 Verisk Analytics and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verisk Analytics's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verisk Analytics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $322.13, compared to a current price of $176.91 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.01 and 13.1% below the Business Services industry median of 13.37. Verisk Analytics' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.61% 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 Verisk Analytics (LTS:0LP3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verisk Analytics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $176.91 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $322.13.
GuruFocus considers Verisk Analytics to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LP3:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 11.61% (near median its 10-year median of 12.01)
GF Value™: $322.13 vs. price of $176.91 (45.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% below the Business Services median (#391 of 720)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LP3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Verisk is a leading data, analytics, and technology provider for property-casualty insurers. Verisk traces its history to Insurance Services Office, a nonprofit advisory organization founded in 1971 by US P&C insurers. ISO was formed as an association of insurance companies to assist with a variety of insurance use cases, such as reporting to regulators, defining policies, and determining independent premium rates. As the firm expanded its use cases, it became a for-profit company, renamed Verisk, and went public in 2009. Verisk's single segment (insurance) provides underwriting solutions, including forms, rules, loss costs, and catastrophe modeling. For claims, Verisk's solutions include property repair estimates and antifraud tools. About 83% of Verisk's revenue is US-based.
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