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Sopra Steria GroupSPSAF 95 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 24.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 18.81. GuruFocus rates SPSAF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $149.36. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,367 Software companies, Sopra Steria Group ranks better than 80.91% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Sopra Steria Group's forward rate of return for was 24.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sopra Steria Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
SPSAF'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.16 Med: 18.81 Max: 30.13
Current: 22.43
During the past 13 years, Sopra Steria Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 30.13. The lowest was 9.16. And the median was 18.81.
SPSAF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 80.91% of 1367
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.15
vs SPSAF: 22.43
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.
Sopra Steria Group (OTCPK:SPSAF) 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.
Sopra Steria Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Sopra Steria Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sopra Steria Group'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.
Sopra Steria Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
SPSAF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Sopra Steria Group'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.
Sopra Steria Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sopra Steria Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sopra Steria Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Sopra Steria Group 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).
* 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 24.64% mean?
Sopra Steria Group (SPSAF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 24.64% as of Dec. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Sopra Steria Group and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 18.81. Over the past decade, Sopra Steria Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 9.16 to 30.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Sopra Steria Group ranks #261 out of 1367 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Sopra Steria Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Sopra Steria Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 24.64% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 18.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.16 to a high of 30.13. The Software industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.15. Sopra Steria Group's value of 24.64% is 87.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sopra Steria Group ranks #261 out of 1367 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sopra Steria Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sopra Steria Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sopra Steria Group ranks #261 out of 1367 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Sopra Steria Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.15. Sopra Steria Group's value of 24.64% is 87.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sopra Steria Group's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 9.16 to 30.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.81 vs. the industry median of 13.15, Sopra Steria Group 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 13.15, based on 1,367 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. Sopra Steria Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 24.64% is 87.4% 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 Sopra Steria Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 13.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sopra Steria Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 24.64%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 18.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sopra Steria Group stock overvalued right now?
Sopra Steria Group (SPSAF) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 24.64%. The stock's GF Value™ is $149.36, compared to a current price of $142.00 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 24.64%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 18.81 and 87.4% above the Software industry median of 13.15. Sopra Steria Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 Sopra Steria Group (SPSAF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 24.64% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sopra Steria Group (SPSAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sopra Steria Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $142.00 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $149.36.
Key valuation signals for SPSAF:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 24.64% (31% above median its 10-year median of 18.81)
GF Value™: $149.36 vs. price of $142.00 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.4% above the Software median (#261 of 1367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPSAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sopra Steria is a French IT services company operating across Europe. Just over a third of its employees are based in France, where around half of the group's revenue is generated. Sopra Steria's primary business is systems integration, which accounts for around 60% of the group's revenue. Other services offered include business process outsourcing, hybrid cloud, technology services, and consulting.
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