MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 16.31% (As of Mar. 2026) — 53% Below Median

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Price CHF7.08
GF Value CHF6.39
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What is MLP SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %?

MLP SE XSWX:MLP 84 Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 34.77. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MLP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF6.39. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,172 Asset Management companies, MLP SE ranks better than 79.1% on this metric.

Yacktman defines forward rate of return as the normalized free cash flow yield plus real growth plus inflation. MLP SE's forward rate of return for was 16.31%.

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

XSWX:MLP' s Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.55   Med: 34.77   Max: 64.02
Current: 15.26

During the past 13 years, MLP SE's highest Forward Rate of Return was 64.02. The lowest was -4.55. And the median was 34.77.

XSWX:MLP's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is ranked better than
79.1% of 1172 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.58 vs XSWX:MLP: 15.26

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.


MLP SE  (XSWX:MLP) 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.


MLP SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Related Terms


MLP SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MLP SE'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.

MLP SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Chart

MLP SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %
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MLP SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 32.80 24.27 23.55 22.09 16.31

XSWX:MLP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, MLP SE'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.


MLP SE Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MLP SE's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MLP SE 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).

MLP SE's Forward Rate of Return of Mar. 2026 is

Forward Rate of Return=Normalized Free Cash Flow/Price+5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate
=1.04/6.68+-0.0099
=14.58 %

* 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 16.31% mean?
MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) has a Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.31% as of Mar. 2026. Yacktman's forward rate of return equals the sum of normalized free-cash-flow yield plus earnings growth. View historical data on MLP SE and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 34.77. According to the industry distribution chart, MLP SE ranks #245 out of 1172 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is MLP SE's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % too high?
MLP SE's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.31% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 34.77. The Asset Management industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.58. MLP SE's value of 16.31% is 256.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MLP SE ranks #245 out of 1172 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MLP SE has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MLP SE's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MLP SE ranks #245 out of 1172 companies for Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. This places MLP SE in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.58. MLP SE's value of 16.31% is 256.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 34.77 vs. the industry median of 4.58, MLP SE 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 Asset Management company?
The median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % among Asset Management companies is 4.58, based on 1,172 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. MLP SE's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.31% is 256.1% 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 MLP SE and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 4.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MLP SE's current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.31%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 34.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MLP SE stock overvalued right now?
MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) has a current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % of 16.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF6.39, compared to a current price of CHF7.08 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.31%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 34.77 and 256.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.58. MLP SE's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 MLP SE (XSWX:MLP), the current Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % is 16.31% as of Mar. 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 MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MLP SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF7.08 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF6.39.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MLP:

  • Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %: 16.31% (53% below median its 10-year median of 34.77)
  • GF Value™: CHF6.39 vs. price of CHF7.08 (10.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 256.1% above the Asset Management median (#245 of 1172)

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


MLP SE Business Description

Address Alte Heerstrasse 40, Wiesloch, BW, DEU, 69168
MLP SE is a holding company providing financial and economic consulting services to private, corporate, and institutional clients, covering retirement provision, wealth management, insurance, loans, and banking. It operates through segments, including the Financial Consulting segment, which generates the majority of revenue, driven by retirement planning, health and non-life insurance, loans and mortgages, and wealth management. The Banking segment includes services such as accounts, cards, and interest rate business, while the FERI segment contributes through wealth management consulting. The DOMCURA and Industrial Broker segments mainly generate revenue from insurance brokerage and administration, particularly in non-life insurance for private and commercial clients.
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