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Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Vasta Platform's forward rate of return for was 22.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vasta Platform's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
VSTA'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.23 Med: 20.48 Max: 22.38
Current: 22.38
During the past 7 years, Vasta Platform's highest Forward Rate of Return was 22.38. The lowest was 20.23. And the median was 20.48.
VSTA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 14.68
vs VSTA: 22.38
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.
Vasta Platform (NAS:VSTA) 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.
Vasta Platform Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Vasta Platform Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vasta Platform'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.
Vasta Platform Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
VSTA vs DFPH, FC, KLC: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Vasta Platform'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.
Vasta Platform Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vasta Platform's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vasta Platform's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Vasta Platform 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 22.35% mean?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 22.35% as of Sep. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Vasta Platform and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.48. Over the past decade, Vasta Platform's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 20.23 to 22.38.
Is Vasta Platform's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Vasta Platform's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 22.35% is near median its 10-year median of 20.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.23 to a high of 22.38. The Education industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.68. Vasta Platform's value of 22.35% is 52.2% above this industry median. Overall, Vasta Platform has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vasta Platform's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to DFPH and FC?
Vasta Platform's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 22.35% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.68. Vasta Platform's value of 22.35% is 52.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vasta Platform's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 20.23 to 22.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.48 vs. the industry median of 14.68, Vasta Platform 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 Education company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Education companies is 14.68, based on 168 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. Vasta Platform's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 22.35% is 52.2% 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 Vasta Platform and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 14.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vasta Platform's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 22.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vasta Platform stock overvalued right now?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 22.35%. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 22.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.48 and 52.2% above the Education industry median of 14.68. Vasta Platform's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 22.35% as of Sep. 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vasta Platform stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20.
Key valuation signals for VSTA:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 22.35% (near median its 10-year median of 20.48)
GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.90 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% above the Education median
No single metric tells the full story. See the VSTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vasta Platform Ltd operates as an education company in Brazil, engaged in providing end-to-end educational and digital solutions that cater to all needs of private schools operating in the K-12 educational segment. Its business segments are Content and EdTech Platform, and Digital Platform. The Content and EdTech platform derives its results from educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems and other complementary educational services. The Digital Platform enables private schools to aggregate multiple learning strategies and helps them to focus on education through the Business' physical and digital e-commerce platform and other digital services.
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