Cebu Air (PHS:CEB) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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PHS:CEB Cebu Air Inc PHS:CEB
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Price ₱28.90
GF Value ₱49.59
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cebu Air Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Cebu Air PHS:CEB -0.17% 80 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱49.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Transportation companies, Cebu Air ranks worse than 87.78% on this metric.

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

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

PHS:CEB' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.93   Med: 14.5   Max: 19.65
Current: -14.93

During the past 13 years, Cebu Air's highest Forward Rate of Return was 19.65. The lowest was -14.93. And the median was 14.50.

PHS:CEB's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
87.78% of 753 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 10.99 vs PHS:CEB: -14.93

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.


Cebu Air  (PHS:CEB) 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.


Cebu Air Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Cebu Air Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cebu Air'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.

Cebu Air Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

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PHS:CEB vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Cebu Air'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.


Cebu Air Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cebu Air's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cebu Air 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).

Cebu Air's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=-6.48266667/28.55+0.0746
=-15.25 %

* 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?
Cebu Air (PHS:CEB) 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 Cebu Air and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cebu Air ranks #661 out of 753 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Cebu Air's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Cebu Air's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Cebu Air ranks #661 out of 753 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cebu Air has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cebu Air's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cebu Air ranks #661 out of 753 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Cebu Air in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.99. 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Transportation companies is 10.99, based on 753 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 Cebu Air and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cebu Air'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 Cebu Air stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cebu Air (PHS:CEB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱49.59, compared to a current price of ₱28.90 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 0.00%. Cebu Air's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Cebu Air (PHS:CEB), 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 Cebu Air (PHS:CEB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cebu Air stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱28.90 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱49.59. GuruFocus considers Cebu Air to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHS:CEB:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: ₱49.59 vs. price of ₱28.90 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Cebu Air Business Description

Address Sergio Osmena Boulevard, Basement 2, R 01-02, Robinsons Galleria Cebu, Barangay Tejero, General Maxilom Avenue corner, Cebu, CEB, PHL, 6000
Cebu Air Inc is a carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry. It has two reportable operating segments, has three reportable operating segments, which is the airline business (Parent Company, CEBGO and AirSWIFT), line, light and base maintenance business (A-Plus) and ground handling business (1Aviation). The revenue of the company was mainly derived from rendering transportation services, line, light and base maintenance services and ground handling services.
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