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Inficon Holding AGXSWX:IFCN -1.77%93 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 9.50. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IFCN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF117.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Hardware companies, Inficon Holding AG ranks better than 63.39% on this metric.
Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. Inficon Holding AG's forward rate of return for was 11.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inficon Holding AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IFCN'
s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 9.5 Max: 18.53
Current: 10.77
During the past 13 years, Inficon Holding AG's highest Forward Rate of Return was 18.53. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 9.50.
XSWX:IFCN's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than 63.39% of 1721
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.39
vs XSWX:IFCN: 10.77
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.
Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) 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.
Inficon Holding AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms
Inficon Holding AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inficon Holding 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.
Inficon Holding AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart
XSWX:IFCN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Inficon Holding 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.
Inficon Holding AG Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Inficon Holding AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inficon Holding AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % falls into.
Inficon Holding 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).
* 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 11.65% mean?
Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.65% 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 Inficon Holding AG and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 9.50. Over the past decade, Inficon Holding AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 0.95 to 18.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #630 out of 1721 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Inficon Holding AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
Inficon Holding AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.65% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 9.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 18.53. The Hardware industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.39. Inficon Holding AG's value of 11.65% is 165.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #630 out of 1721 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Inficon Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inficon Holding AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #630 out of 1721 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This puts Inficon Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.39. Inficon Holding AG's value of 11.65% is 165.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Inficon Holding AG's own Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % has ranged from 0.95 to 18.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.50 vs. the industry median of 4.39, Inficon Holding 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Hardware companies is 4.39, based on 1,721 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. Inficon Holding AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 11.65% is 165.4% 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 Inficon Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inficon Holding AG's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.65%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 9.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inficon Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF117.40, compared to a current price of CHF166.20 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.65%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 9.50 and 165.4% above the Hardware industry median of 4.39. Inficon Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 11.65% 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.
Is Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF166.20 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF117.40.
GuruFocus considers Inficon Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IFCN:
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 11.65% (23% above median its 10-year median of 9.50)
GF Value™: CHF117.40 vs. price of CHF166.20 (41.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 165.4% above the Hardware median (#630 of 1721)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IFCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inficon Holding AG operates in the technology sector in Switzerland. It caters to the scientific equipment industry by offering products that find their use in various industrial applications such as air conditioning, automotive manufacturing, the manufacture of LEDs, semiconductors, and optical and solar devices. Its main products are leak detectors and gauges, which help reduce the harmful effects of gases on the environment and reduce energy consumption. The other products in its portfolio comprise chemical detectors, electron beam gun control, mass spectrometers, gas concentration monitors, vacuum gauge controllers and cables, and vacuum transmitters. China drives maximum product sales, with the rest from Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and other regions.
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