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The MiddlebyMIDD +2.45%76 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIDD with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $118.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,159 Industrial Products companies, The Middleby ranks better than 72.3% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. The Middleby's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Middleby's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
MIDD'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.26 Med: 16.44 Max: 27.94
Current: 16.42
During the past 13 years, The Middleby's highest Forward Rate of Return was 27.94. The lowest was 7.26. And the median was 16.44.
MIDD's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 72.3% of 2159
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 7.05
vs MIDD: 16.42
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.
The Middleby (NAS:MIDD) 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.
The Middleby Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
The Middleby Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Middleby'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.
The Middleby Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
MIDD vs SYM, CSW, XE: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Middleby'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.
The Middleby Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Middleby's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Middleby's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
The Middleby 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).
The Middleby's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is
Forward Rate of Return
=
Normalized Free Cash Flow
/
Price
+
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=
8.64038095
/
138.408666
+
0.0845
=
14.69 %
* 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?
The Middleby (MIDD) 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 The Middleby and its competitors. Over the past decade, The Middleby's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 7.26 to 27.94. According to the industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #598 out of 2159 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is The Middleby's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
The Middleby's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.26 to a high of 27.94. Based on the distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #598 out of 2159 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Middleby has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Middleby's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to SYM and CSW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #598 out of 2159 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts The Middleby in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 7.05. Historically, The Middleby's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 7.26 to 27.94 over the past decade. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Industrial Products companies is 7.05, based on 2,159 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 The Middleby and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 7.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Middleby'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 The Middleby stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby (MIDD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $118.32, compared to a current price of $108.42 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. The Middleby's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 The Middleby (MIDD), 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 The Middleby (MIDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $108.42 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $118.32.
GuruFocus considers The Middleby to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIDD:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $118.32 vs. price of $108.42 (8.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Middleby Corp is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and service of a broad line of foodservice equipment used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens, food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations, and premium kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, refrigerators, ventilation, dishwashers and outdoor cooking equipment used in the residential market. The company conducts its business through three principal business segments namely the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group, the Food Processing Equipment Group and the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. The firm derives majority revenue from Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segment.
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