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Vossloh AGVOSSF 87 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 12.60. GuruFocus rates VOSSF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 755 Transportation companies, Vossloh AG ranks better than 53.38% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Vossloh AG's forward rate of return for was 11.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vossloh AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
VOSSF'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.72 Med: 12.6 Max: 18.14
Current: 11.57
During the past 13 years, Vossloh AG's highest Forward Rate of Return was 18.14. The lowest was 10.72. And the median was 12.60.
VOSSF's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 53.38% of 755
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 10.57
vs VOSSF: 11.57
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.
Vossloh AG (OTCPK:VOSSF) 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.
Vossloh AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Vossloh AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vossloh AG'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.
Vossloh AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
VOSSF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Vossloh AG'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.
Vossloh AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Vossloh AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vossloh AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Vossloh AG 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).
Vossloh AG's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is
Forward Rate of Return
=
Normalized Free Cash Flow
/
Price
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5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
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3.29104762
/
74.22
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0.062
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10.63 %
* 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 11.20% mean?
Vossloh AG (VOSSF) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.20% 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 Vossloh AG and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 12.60. Over the past decade, Vossloh AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 10.72 to 18.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Vossloh AG ranks #352 out of 755 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Vossloh AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Vossloh AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.20% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 12.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.72 to a high of 18.14. The Transportation industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.57. Vossloh AG's value of 11.20% is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vossloh AG ranks #352 out of 755 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vossloh AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vossloh AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Vossloh AG ranks #352 out of 755 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Vossloh AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.57. Vossloh AG's value of 11.20% is 6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vossloh AG's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 10.72 to 18.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.60 vs. the industry median of 10.57, Vossloh AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Transportation companies is 10.57, based on 755 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. Vossloh AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.20% is 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 Vossloh AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vossloh AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.20%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vossloh AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vossloh AG (VOSSF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.20, compared to a current price of $68.12 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.20%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 12.60 and 6% above the Transportation industry median of 10.57. Vossloh AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 Vossloh AG (VOSSF), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.20% 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 Vossloh AG (VOSSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vossloh AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $68.12 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.20.
GuruFocus considers Vossloh AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VOSSF:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 11.20% (11% below median its 10-year median of 12.60)
GF Value™: $66.20 vs. price of $68.12 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% above the Transportation median (#352 of 755)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VOSSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vossloh AG is a rail infrastructure manufacturer domiciled in Germany. The company organizes itself into three segments: Customized Modules, Core Components, and Life Cycle Solutions (rail solutions). The Core Components segment provides rail fastening systems and manufactures concrete railway ties. The Customized Modules segment manufactures, installs, and maintains switch systems and monitoring equipment for rail networks, and the Life Cycle Solutions segment maintains, tracks, switches, and recycles old rails. The company also provides digital-based services for the entire lifecycle of rails and switches. It derives a majority of its revenue in Europe, and the rest from its operations in Asia, Africa including the Middle East, Australia, and the Americas.
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