Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 37.69% (As of Dec. 2025) — 1504% Above Median

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WBO:HST Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG WBO:HST
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What is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG WBO:HST 75 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 37.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1504% above its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates WBO:HST with a GF Score™ of 75/100 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Steel companies, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks better than 93.35% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's forward rate of return for was 37.69%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:HST' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.3   Med: 2.35   Max: 31.66
Current: 30.15

During the past 13 years, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's highest Forward Rate of Return was 31.66. The lowest was -14.30. And the median was 2.35.

WBO:HST's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
93.35% of 496 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.945 vs WBO:HST: 30.15

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.


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG  (WBO:HST) 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.


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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.

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.69 -15.43 3.59 32.96 37.69

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 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 -4.69 -15.43 3.59 32.96 37.69

WBO:HST vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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.


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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).

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Forward Rate of Return of Dec. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=4.56466667/25.8+0.2
=37.69 %

* 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 37.69% mean?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 37.69% 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. This is 1504% above median its historical median of 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #33 out of 496 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 37.69% is 1504% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. The Steel industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.95. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's value of 37.69% is 1837.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #33 out of 496 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #33 out of 496 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.95. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's value of 37.69% is 1837.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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 Steel company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Steel companies is 1.95, based on 496 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. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 37.69% is 1837.8% 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 37.69%, which is 1504% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 37.69%, which is 1504% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 1837.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.95. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 37.69% 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.

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Business Description

Address Grossmarktstrasse 7, Vienna, AUT, 1230
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG is a steel construction company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel buildings and components for heavy machinery as well as technological and structural steel engineering. The company engages in various steel construction projects across Central Europe such as the Linz train station, Mainz main station, BMW plant in Leipzig, Wuppertal suspension railway, bridge constructions, and others.
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