Euronet Worldwide (MEX:EEFT) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 33.19% (As of Jun. 2026) — 48% Above Median

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MEX:EEFT Euronet Worldwide Inc MEX:EEFT
82 GF Score
Price MXN1,444.20
GF Value MXN1,993.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Euronet Worldwide Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Euronet Worldwide MEX:EEFT 82 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 33.19% as of Jun. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 22.42. GuruFocus rates MEX:EEFT with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,993.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,379 Software companies, Euronet Worldwide ranks better than 95.87% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Euronet Worldwide's forward rate of return for was 33.19%.

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

MEX:EEFT' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.28   Med: 22.42   Max: 34.99
Current: 33.64

During the past 13 years, Euronet Worldwide's highest Forward Rate of Return was 34.99. The lowest was -4.28. And the median was 22.42.

MEX:EEFT's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
95.87% of 1379 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.16 vs MEX:EEFT: 33.64

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.


Euronet Worldwide  (MEX:EEFT) 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.


Euronet Worldwide Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Euronet Worldwide Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Euronet Worldwide'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.

Euronet Worldwide Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Euronet Worldwide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.93 2.27 12.90 28.60 32.82

Euronet Worldwide Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.66 30.54 32.82 33.75 33.19

MEX:EEFT vs NN, TDC, FIVN: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Euronet Worldwide'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.


Euronet Worldwide Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Euronet Worldwide's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Euronet Worldwide 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).

Euronet Worldwide's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=182.94209524/1280+0.2
=34.29 %

* 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 33.19% mean?
Euronet Worldwide (MEX:EEFT) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 33.19% 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 Euronet Worldwide and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 22.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Euronet Worldwide ranks #57 out of 1379 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Euronet Worldwide's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Euronet Worldwide's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 33.19% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 22.42. The Software industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.16. Euronet Worldwide's value of 33.19% is 152.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Euronet Worldwide ranks #57 out of 1379 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Euronet Worldwide has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Euronet Worldwide's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to NN and TDC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Euronet Worldwide ranks #57 out of 1379 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Euronet Worldwide in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.16. Euronet Worldwide's value of 33.19% is 152.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.42 vs. the industry median of 13.16, Euronet Worldwide 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 Software company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Software companies is 13.16, based on 1,379 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. Euronet Worldwide's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 33.19% is 152.2% 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 Euronet Worldwide and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Euronet Worldwide's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 33.19%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 22.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Euronet Worldwide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Euronet Worldwide (MEX:EEFT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,993.36, compared to a current price of MXN1,444.20 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 33.19%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 22.42 and 152.2% above the Software industry median of 13.16. Euronet Worldwide's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Euronet Worldwide (MEX:EEFT), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 33.19% 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 Euronet Worldwide (MEX:EEFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Euronet Worldwide stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,444.20 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,993.36. GuruFocus considers Euronet Worldwide to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:EEFT:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 33.19% (48% above median its 10-year median of 22.42)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,993.36 vs. price of MXN1,444.20 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 152.2% above the Software median (#57 of 1379)

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


Euronet Worldwide Business Description

Address 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 300, Leawood, KS, USA, 66211
Euronet Worldwide Inc is a provider of electronic financial transaction solutions. It offers payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, retailers, service providers, and individual consumers. The company's product offerings include comprehensive ATM, POS, card outsourcing, card issuing, and merchant acquiring services, software solutions, money transfer services, etc. Its reportable operating segments are EFT Processing, epay, and Money Transfer. Maximum revenue is derived from its Money Transfer segment, which provides money transfer services across the world under the brand names Ria, AFEX, IME, and xe. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Germany, India, France, Greece, and other regions.
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