Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: -53.76% (As of Aug. 2025)

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XPAR:ALFPC Fountaine Pajot SA XPAR:ALFPC
60 GF Score
Price €83.40
GF Value €37,890.94
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Fountaine Pajot Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

Fountaine Pajot XPAR:ALFPC -0.60% 60 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -53.76% as of Aug. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALFPC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €37,890.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Vehicles & Parts companies, Fountaine Pajot ranks worse than 97.09% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Fountaine Pajot's forward rate of return for was -53.76%.

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

XPAR:ALFPC' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.57   Med: 23.69   Max: 35.15
Current: -51.41

During the past 13 years, Fountaine Pajot's highest Forward Rate of Return was 35.15. The lowest was -54.57. And the median was 23.69.

XPAR:ALFPC's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked worse than
97.09% of 997 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 10.34 vs XPAR:ALFPC: -51.41

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.


Fountaine Pajot  (XPAR:ALFPC) 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.


Fountaine Pajot Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


Fountaine Pajot Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fountaine Pajot'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.

Fountaine Pajot Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

Fountaine Pajot Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.06 32.05 -44.41 -22.95 -53.76

Fountaine Pajot Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.00 -22.95 0.00 -53.76 0.00

XPAR:ALFPC vs BC, THO, PII: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Fountaine Pajot'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.


Fountaine Pajot Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fountaine Pajot's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fountaine Pajot's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.


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Fountaine Pajot 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).

Fountaine Pajot's Forward Rate of Return of Aug. 2025 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=10.095/103.6+-0.635
=-53.76 %

* 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 -53.76% mean?
Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of -53.76% as of Aug. 2025. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #968 out of 997 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is Fountaine Pajot's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Fountaine Pajot's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -53.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #968 out of 997 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fountaine Pajot has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountaine Pajot's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to BC and THO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #968 out of 997 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places Fountaine Pajot in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.34. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 10.34, based on 997 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. 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 Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 10.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fountaine Pajot's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -53.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountaine Pajot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €37,890.94, compared to a current price of €83.40 — trading 99.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -53.76%. Fountaine Pajot's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is -53.76% as of Aug. 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €83.40 is trading 99.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37,890.94. GuruFocus considers Fountaine Pajot to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALFPC:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: -53.76%
  • GF Value™: €37,890.94 vs. price of €83.40 (99.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Fountaine Pajot Business Description

Other Exchanges 65T:Germany
Address Zone Industrielle du Fief Girard, Aigrefeuille d'Aunis, FRA, 17290
Fountaine Pajot SA is a France-based company engaged in designing and building boats. The company is into the manufacturing and selling of catamarans and Motor Yachts.
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