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Media Do CoMDDCF 66 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.02% as of Feb. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 6.48. GuruFocus rates MDDCF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.57. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Media - Diversified companies, Media Do Co ranks better than 58.83% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Media Do Co's forward rate of return for was 9.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Do Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
MDDCF'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.23 Med: 6.48 Max: 12.72
Current: 11.64
During the past 13 years, Media Do Co's highest Forward Rate of Return was 12.72. The lowest was -12.23. And the median was 6.48.
MDDCF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 58.83% of 634
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 6.335
vs MDDCF: 11.64
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.
Media Do Co (OTCPK:MDDCF) 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.
Media Do Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Media Do Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Do Co'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.
Media Do Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
MDDCF vs NYT, WLY: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Media Do Co'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.
Media Do Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Media Do Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Do Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Media Do Co 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).
Media Do Co's Forward Rate of Return of Feb. 2026 is
Forward Rate of Return
=
Normalized Free Cash Flow
/
Price
+
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=
1.17016667
/
37.04182
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-0.0814
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-4.98 %
* 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 9.02% mean?
Media Do Co (MDDCF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 9.02% as of Feb. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Media Do Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 6.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Do Co ranks #261 out of 634 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Media Do Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Media Do Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 9.02% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.48. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.34. Media Do Co's value of 9.02% is 42.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Do Co ranks #261 out of 634 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Do Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Do Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Media Do Co ranks #261 out of 634 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Media Do Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.34. Media Do Co's value of 9.02% is 42.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.48 vs. the industry median of 6.34, Media Do Co 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Media - Diversified companies is 6.34, based on 634 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. Media Do Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 9.02% is 42.4% 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 Media Do Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 6.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Do Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.02%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 6.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Do Co stock overvalued right now?
Media Do Co (MDDCF) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 9.02%. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.57, compared to a current price of $37.04 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.02%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.48 and 42.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 6.34. Media Do Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Media Do Co (MDDCF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.02% as of Feb. 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 Media Do Co (MDDCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Do Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.04 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.57.
Key valuation signals for MDDCF:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 9.02% (39% above median its 10-year median of 6.48)
GF Value™: $49.57 vs. price of $37.04 (25.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#261 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDDCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Do Co Ltd is engaged in the business of distributing eBooks. The company provides all kinds of trade eBooks, from comics, fiction, and nonfiction books to photo-books and magazines. The group operates two segments: E-book Distribution Business and Strategic Investment Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the E-book Distribution Business, which mainly involves acting as an intermediary for domestic e-bookstores, and the intermediary business. Strategic Investment Projects is a group of businesses that aims to create a second revenue stream by utilizing the various networks cultivated within the company.
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