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Doman Building Materials GroupTSX:DBM -1.81%80 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.87% as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 17.03. GuruFocus rates TSX:DBM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 128 Industrial Distribution companies, Doman Building Materials Group ranks better than 65.62% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Doman Building Materials Group's forward rate of return for was 15.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Doman Building Materials Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:DBM'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.82 Med: 17.03 Max: 43.87
Current: 16.54
During the past 13 years, Doman Building Materials Group's highest Forward Rate of Return was 43.87. The lowest was -6.82. And the median was 17.03.
TSX:DBM's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 65.62% of 128
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 10.725
vs TSX:DBM: 16.54
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.
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Doman Building Materials Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
* 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
TSX:DBM vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Doman Building Materials 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.
Doman Building Materials Group Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Doman Building Materials Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Doman Building Materials Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Doman Building Materials 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 15.87% mean?
Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 15.87% as of Jun. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #44 out of 128 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Doman Building Materials Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Doman Building Materials Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 15.87% is near median its 10-year median of 17.03. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.73. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 15.87% is 48% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #44 out of 128 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Doman Building Materials Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Doman Building Materials Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Doman Building Materials Group ranks #44 out of 128 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Doman Building Materials Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.73. Doman Building Materials Group's value of 15.87% is 48% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.03 vs. the industry median of 10.73, Doman Building Materials 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Industrial Distribution companies is 10.73, based on 128 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. Doman Building Materials Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 15.87% is 48% 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 Doman Building Materials Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Doman Building Materials Group's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Doman Building Materials Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.62, compared to a current price of C$10.88 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.03 and 48% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 10.73. Doman Building Materials Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.87% as of Jun. 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 Doman Building Materials Group (TSX:DBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Doman Building Materials Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$10.88 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.62.
GuruFocus considers Doman Building Materials Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:DBM:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 15.87% (near median its 10-year median of 17.03)
GF Value™: C$9.62 vs. price of C$10.88 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48% above the Industrial Distribution median (#44 of 128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:DBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries, producing and treating lumber and providing other value-add services, as well as distributing various building materials across Canada and in the United States. The company is a national distributor of building materials and related products in Canada, operating multiple divisions with treating plants, planing and specialty facilities, and distribution centers across various cities in Canada and the United States. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from the United States.
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