MXLLF (Maxell) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MXLLF Maxell Ltd MXLLF
76 GF Score
Price $13.94
GF Value $13.73
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Maxell Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Maxell MXLLF 76 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MXLLF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.73. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,716 Hardware companies, Maxell ranks worse than 53.09% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Maxell's forward rate of return for was 0.00%.

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

MXLLF' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.22   Med: 3.24   Max: 19.71
Current: 3.31

During the past 13 years, Maxell's highest Forward Rate of Return was 19.71. The lowest was -1.22. And the median was 3.24.

MXLLF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
53.09% of 1716 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.485 vs MXLLF: 3.31

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.


Maxell  (OTCPK:MXLLF) 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.


Maxell Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Maxell Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maxell's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Maxell Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

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MXLLF vs AAPL: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Maxell'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.


Maxell Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Maxell 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).

Maxell's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.31866667/15.15+0.0148
=3.58 %

* 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?
Maxell (MXLLF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Maxell and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maxell ranks #911 out of 1716 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Maxell's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Maxell's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Maxell ranks #911 out of 1716 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maxell has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxell's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Maxell ranks #911 out of 1716 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Maxell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.49. 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Hardware companies is 4.49, based on 1,716 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 Maxell and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maxell'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 Maxell stock overvalued right now?
Maxell (MXLLF) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.73, compared to a current price of $13.94 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Maxell's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Maxell (MXLLF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Mar. 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 Maxell (MXLLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.94 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.73.

Key valuation signals for MXLLF:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: $13.73 vs. price of $13.94 (1.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Maxell Business Description

Other Exchanges 6810:Japan
Address 2-16-2, Konan, Minato-ku, Taiyo-Life Shinagawa Building 21sr Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 108-8248
Maxell Ltd is a Japan-based company that is engaged in manufacturing and selling energy products, industrial materials products, and electronic appliance and consumer products. The company focuses on several business areas, including automotive, home life and infrastructure, health and beauty care, and business and consumer. The company provides a broad range of products, including primary batteries, rechargeable batteries, electroforming, data storage, adhesive tapes, inks, functional films, display equipment, lens units, optical components, and wellness and beauty care.
76GF Score

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