NFPDF (Nissin Foods Holdings Co) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 11.44% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NFPDF Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd NFPDF
75 GF Score
Price $18.22
GF Value $25.89
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What is Nissin Foods Holdings Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Nissin Foods Holdings Co NFPDF 75 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 10.88. GuruFocus rates NFPDF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.89. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nissin Foods Holdings Co ranks better than 58.17% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's forward rate of return for was 11.44%.

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

NFPDF' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.2   Med: 10.88   Max: 17.47
Current: 11.51

During the past 13 years, Nissin Foods Holdings Co's highest Forward Rate of Return was 17.47. The lowest was 3.20. And the median was 10.88.

NFPDF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
58.17% of 1396 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.625 vs NFPDF: 11.51

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.


Nissin Foods Holdings Co  (OTCPK:NFPDF) 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.


Nissin Foods Holdings Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Nissin Foods Holdings Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nissin Foods Holdings 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.

Nissin Foods Holdings Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Nissin Foods Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.51 13.48 17.33 12.75 11.44

Nissin Foods Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 12.75 11.93 11.64 11.53 11.44

NFPDF vs KHC, GIS: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nissin Foods Holdings 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.


Nissin Foods Holdings Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nissin Foods Holdings 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).

Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.45809524/20+0.0115
=3.44 %

* 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 11.44% mean?
Nissin Foods Holdings Co (NFPDF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.44% 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 Nissin Foods Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.88. Over the past decade, Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 3.20 to 17.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Nissin Foods Holdings Co ranks #584 out of 1396 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Nissin Foods Holdings Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.44% is near median its 10-year median of 10.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.20 to a high of 17.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.63. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's value of 11.44% is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nissin Foods Holdings Co ranks #584 out of 1396 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nissin Foods Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nissin Foods Holdings Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nissin Foods Holdings Co ranks #584 out of 1396 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Nissin Foods Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.63. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's value of 11.44% is 32.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nissin Foods Holdings Co's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 3.20 to 17.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.88 vs. the industry median of 8.63, Nissin Foods Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.63, based on 1,396 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. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.44% is 32.6% 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 Nissin Foods Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 8.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nissin Foods Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Nissin Foods Holdings Co (NFPDF) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.89, compared to a current price of $18.22 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.88 and 32.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.63. Nissin Foods Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Nissin Foods Holdings Co (NFPDF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.44% 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 Nissin Foods Holdings Co (NFPDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nissin Foods Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.22 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.89.

Key valuation signals for NFPDF:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 11.44% (near median its 10-year median of 10.88)
  • GF Value™: $25.89 vs. price of $18.22 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#584 of 1396)

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


Nissin Foods Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2897:JapanNF2:Germany
Address 28-1, 6-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-8524
Nissin Foods is Japan's largest instant noodle manufacturer and was the first in the world to invent and launch instant noodles. It also invented the first instant noodle product in cup containers. Cup Noodles is its global brand, marketed in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Instant noodles account for more than three fourths of group sales and 80% of operating profits, while Japan remains the key contributor, representing roughly 75% of group sales and 85% of profits. Other products include frozen/chilled noodles, confectionery, and lactic acid drinks.
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