SWDHF (Skyworth Group) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 3.98% (As of Dec. 2025) — 24% Above Median

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SWDHF Skyworth Group Ltd SWDHF
55 GF Score
Price $0.59
GF Value $0.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Skyworth Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Skyworth Group SWDHF 55 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates SWDHF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 55/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $0.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Hardware companies, Skyworth Group ranks worse than 50.41% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Skyworth Group's forward rate of return for was 3.98%.

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

SWDHF' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.07   Med: 3.21   Max: 23.54
Current: 4.32

During the past 13 years, Skyworth Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 23.54. The lowest was -10.07. And the median was 3.21.

SWDHF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
50.41% of 1716 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.485 vs SWDHF: 4.32

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.


Skyworth Group  (OTCPK:SWDHF) 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.


Skyworth Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Skyworth Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Skyworth 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.

Skyworth Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Skyworth Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.83 14.52 22.11 8.61 3.98

Skyworth Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 22.11 0.00 8.61 0.00 3.98

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

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Skyworth 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.


Skyworth Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Skyworth 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).

Skyworth Group's Forward Rate of Return of Dec. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=0.027/0.51595+-0.0052
=4.71 %

* 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 3.98% mean?
Skyworth Group (SWDHF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.98% 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 Skyworth Group and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 3.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Skyworth Group ranks #865 out of 1716 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Skyworth Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Skyworth Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.98% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 3.21. The Hardware industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.49. Skyworth Group's value of 3.98% is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Skyworth Group ranks #865 out of 1716 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Skyworth Group has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skyworth Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Skyworth Group ranks #865 out of 1716 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Skyworth Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.49. Skyworth Group's value of 3.98% is 11.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 4.49, Skyworth Group has consistently been below 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 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. Skyworth Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 3.98% is 11.3% below 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 Skyworth Group 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. Skyworth Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.98%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skyworth Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skyworth Group (SWDHF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.49, compared to a current price of $0.59 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.98%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 11.3% below the Hardware industry median of 4.49. Skyworth Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Skyworth Group (SWDHF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 3.98% 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 Skyworth Group (SWDHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skyworth Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.59 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.49. GuruFocus considers Skyworth Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SWDHF:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 3.98% (24% above median its 10-year median of 3.21)
  • GF Value™: $0.49 vs. price of $0.59 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.3% below the Hardware median (#865 of 1716)

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


Skyworth Group Business Description

Other Exchanges SWDHY:USA00751:Hong Kong
Address 18 High-Tech South 4th Road, Skyworth Semiconductor Design Building, 22-24F East District, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN
Skyworth Group Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sales of smart TV, home access systems, photovoltaic products, smart white appliances, intelligent manufacturing, internet value-added services, property development, property holding, modern services and trading of other products. Operating segments includes Smart Household Appliances Business which manufacture and sale of smart TV, smart white appliances and other smart appliances such as smart air conditioners, smart refrigerators; Smart Systems Technology Business which manufacture and sale of home access systems; New Energy Business which sale and installation of distributed photovoltaic power stations of which majority of revenue comes from Smart Household Appliances Business.
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