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Wabash NationalLTS:0LSO +3.03%64 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LSO with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 170 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Wabash National ranks worse than 80% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Wabash National's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wabash National's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0LSO'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.33 Med: 21.33 Max: 31.59
Current: -7.33
During the past 13 years, Wabash National's highest Forward Rate of Return was 31.59. The lowest was -7.33. And the median was 21.33.
LTS:0LSO's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than 80% of 170
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 8.735
vs LTS:0LSO: -7.33
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.
Wabash National (LTS:0LSO) 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.
Wabash National Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Wabash National Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wabash National'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.
Wabash National Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
LTS:0LSO vs CMCO, HY, TWI: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Wabash National'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.
Wabash National Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Wabash National's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wabash National's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Wabash National 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 0.00% mean?
Wabash National (LTS:0LSO) 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 Wabash National and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wabash National ranks #136 out of 170 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Wabash National's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Wabash National's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Wabash National ranks #136 out of 170 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wabash National has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wabash National's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to CMCO and HY?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Wabash National ranks #136 out of 170 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Wabash National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.74. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 8.74, based on 170 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 Wabash National and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wabash National'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 Wabash National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wabash National (LTS:0LSO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.77, compared to a current price of $14.30 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Wabash National's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 Wabash National (LTS:0LSO), 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 Wabash National (LTS:0LSO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wabash National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.30 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.77.
GuruFocus considers Wabash National to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0LSO:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $12.77 vs. price of $14.30 (12% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LSO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wabash National Corp operates as the innovation leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics, and distribution industries. The Company manages its business in two operating and reportable segments: Transportation Solutions and Parts & Services. It designs and manufactures products including dry freight and refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food-grade processing equipment.
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