FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR (FTF)

US35472T1016

6.33  +0.05 (+0.8%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to FTF. FTF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. FTF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, FTF is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FTF was profitable.
In the past year FTF had a positive cash flow from operations.
FTF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
FTF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

The last Return On Invested Capital (5.18%) for FTF is above the 3 year average (4.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.83%
ROE 11.56%
ROIC 5.18%
ROA(3y)1.49%
ROA(5y)2.66%
ROE(3y)2.19%
ROE(5y)3.92%
ROIC(3y)4.37%
ROIC(5y)3.86%

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTF has grown nicely.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FTF has remained more or less at the same level.
FTF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 69.31%
PM (TTM) 88.6%
GM 70.36%
OM growth 3Y-2.53%
OM growth 5Y-1.42%
PM growth 3Y18.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.26%
GM growth 5Y-1.19%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, FTF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, FTF has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FTF has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

FTF has an Altman-Z score of 1.07. This is a bad value and indicates that FTF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FTF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.61. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FTF would need 3.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FTF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 3.61
Altman-Z 1.07
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.19 indicates that FTF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.19 indicates that FTF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 214.76% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, FTF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.28% in the last year.
FTF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)214.76%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q240.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.28%
Revenue growth 3Y22.52%
Revenue growth 5Y15.45%
Revenue growth Q2Q6.3%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.63, the valuation of FTF can be described as very cheap.
FTF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.63
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.38
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.38%, FTF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FTF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of FTF decreases each year by -9.15%.
FTF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

FTF pays out 85.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP85.46%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR

NYSEARCA:FTF (5/17/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

6.33

+0.05 (+0.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
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Market Cap255.80M
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.63
Fwd PE N/A
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.83%
ROE 11.56%
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ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM 69.31%
PM (TTM) 88.6%
GM 70.36%
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Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
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Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
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EPS 1Y (TTM)214.76%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next 2Y
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.28%
Revenue growth 3Y22.52%
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