WBHC (Wilson Bank Holding Co) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 9.68% (As of Jun. 2026) — 23% Below Median

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WBHC Wilson Bank Holding Co WBHC
67 GF Score
Price $550.00
GF Value $194.48
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What is Wilson Bank Holding Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Wilson Bank Holding Co WBHC 67 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.68% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 12.54. GuruFocus rates WBHC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $194.48. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Wilson Bank Holding Co's forward rate of return for was 9.68%.

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

WBHC' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.45   Med: 12.54   Max: 23.71
Current: 9.68

During the past 13 years, Wilson Bank Holding Co's highest Forward Rate of Return was 23.71. The lowest was 5.45. And the median was 12.54.

WBHC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is not ranked
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 15.5 vs WBHC: 9.68

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.


Wilson Bank Holding Co  (OTCPK:WBHC) 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 Book Value 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.


Wilson Bank Holding Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Wilson Bank Holding Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wilson Bank Holding Co'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.

Wilson Bank Holding Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Wilson Bank Holding Co Annual Data
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Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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Wilson Bank Holding Co Quarterly Data
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WBHC vs VLY, PB, CBSH: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Wilson Bank Holding Co'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.


Wilson Bank Holding Co Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Wilson Bank Holding Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Bank Holding Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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Wilson Bank Holding Co 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).

Wilson Bank Holding Co's Forward Rate of Return of Jun. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year Book Value Growth Rate
=6.19085714/550+0.0855
=9.68 %

* 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 9.68% mean?
Wilson Bank Holding Co (WBHC) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 9.68% 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 Wilson Bank Holding Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 12.54. Over the past decade, Wilson Bank Holding Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 5.45 to 23.71.
Is Wilson Bank Holding Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Wilson Bank Holding Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 9.68% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.45 to a high of 23.71. The Banks industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.50. Wilson Bank Holding Co's value of 9.68% is 37.5% below this industry median. Overall, Wilson Bank Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Bank Holding Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to VLY and PB?
Wilson Bank Holding Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 9.68% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.50. Wilson Bank Holding Co's value of 9.68% is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Bank Holding Co's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 5.45 to 23.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 15.50, Wilson Bank Holding Co 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 Banks company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Banks companies is 15.50, based on 1,419 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. Wilson Bank Holding Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 9.68% is 37.5% 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 Wilson Bank Holding Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 15.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilson Bank Holding Co's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.68%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 12.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Bank Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Bank Holding Co (WBHC) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 9.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is $194.48, compared to a current price of $550.00 — trading 182.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.68%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 37.5% below the Banks industry median of 15.50. Wilson Bank Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Wilson Bank Holding Co (WBHC), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 9.68% 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 Wilson Bank Holding Co (WBHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bank Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $550.00 is trading 182.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $194.48.

Key valuation signals for WBHC:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 9.68% (23% below median its 10-year median of 12.54)
  • GF Value™: $194.48 vs. price of $550.00 (182.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.5% below the Banks median

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


Wilson Bank Holding Co Business Description

Address 623 West Main Street, Lebanon, TN, USA, 37087
Wilson Bank Holding Co is a Tennessee-based bank holding company. Its banking operations offer a full range of lending products, including commercial, real estate, and consumer loans to individuals, businesses, and professional entities. The company operates in Wilson, DeKalb, Trousdale, Smith, Rutherford, Putnam, Davidson, Williamson, and Sumner counties in Tennessee. It earns its revenue from interest and deposit income. The operations of the company have one operating segment, banking.
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