Forrester ResearchFORR +7.87%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FORR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 599 Business Services companies, Forrester Research ranks worse than 166944.74% on this metric.
Forrester Research's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forrester Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Forrester Research's highest Yield on Cost was 2.05. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.75.
FORR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.15 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Forrester Research (NAS:FORR) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Forrester Research 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FORR vs RGP, EGG, GLAI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Forrester Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
Forrester Research 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Forrester Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forrester Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Forrester Research 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Forrester Research (FORR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jun. 29, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Forrester Research and its competitors. Over the past decade, Forrester Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.47 to 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #999999 out of 599 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Forrester Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Forrester Research's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 2.05. Based on the distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #999999 out of 599 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forrester Research has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forrester Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to RGP and EGG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #999999 out of 599 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Forrester Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15. Historically, Forrester Research's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.47 to 2.05 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.15, based on 599 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Forrester Research and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forrester Research's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forrester Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research (FORR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.72, compared to a current price of $7.83 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Forrester Research's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forrester Research (FORR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jun. 29, 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 Forrester Research (FORR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.83 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.72.
GuruFocus considers Forrester Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FORR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $13.72 vs. price of $7.83 (42.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FORR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
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