FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BEN - US3546131018 - Common Stock
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Overall BEN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BEN against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BEN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BEN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BEN was profitable.
- BEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- BEN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years BEN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BEN has a Return On Assets of 1.46%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BEN underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- BEN has a Return On Equity of 3.90%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BEN underperforms 64.26% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.90%, BEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- BEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.25%. This is below the industry average of 7.16%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 3.9% | ||
| ROIC | 2.9% |
ROA(3y)1.86%
ROA(5y)3.45%
ROE(3y)4.82%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)3.25%
ROIC(5y)4.29%
1.3 Margins
- BEN has a Profit Margin of 5.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: BEN underperforms 67.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BEN has declined.
- BEN's Operating Margin of 12.54% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BEN is outperformed by 63.40% of its industry peers.
- BEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- BEN has a worse Gross Margin (36.61%) than 62.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.38% | ||
| GM | 36.61% |
OM growth 3Y-16.37%
OM growth 5Y-7.82%
PM growth 3Y-28.89%
PM growth 5Y-17.51%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- BEN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BEN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BEN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- BEN has an Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that BEN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.28, BEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- BEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.49. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BEN would need 13.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 13.49, BEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98 indicates that BEN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- BEN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BEN outperforms 52.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- BEN has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that BEN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BEN has a Current ratio (1.00) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that BEN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, BEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BEN have decreased by -7.50% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, BEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.11% on average per year.
- BEN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.45%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.5%
EPS 3Y-15.2%
EPS 5Y2.11%
EPS Q2Q%13.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.45%
Revenue growth 3Y1.96%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.74%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BEN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.18% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BEN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.95%
EPS Next 2Y12.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.6%
EPS Next 5Y9.18%
Revenue Next Year4.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y11.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.81%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.71, which indicates a very decent valuation of BEN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BEN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BEN is cheaper than 66.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.47. BEN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.28, the valuation of BEN can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BEN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.26), we can say BEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: BEN is cheaper than 84.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BEN is valued a bit cheaper than 71.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BEN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)5.55
EPS Next 2Y12.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.19%, which is a nice return.
- BEN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.15.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BEN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BEN has a limited annual growth rate of 4.06%.
- BEN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BEN has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.06%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- BEN pays out 144.97% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- BEN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP144.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.6%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Inst Owners47.07%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners21.79%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap13.55B
Revenue(TTM)8.77B
Net Income(TTM)471.60M
Analysts52.63
Price Target25.22 (-3%)
Short Float %9.42%
Short Ratio6.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.06%
DP144.97%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.74%
Max EPS beat(2)15.04%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.74%
Max EPS beat(4)15.04%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.04%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.52%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.55%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.55%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.42%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.98%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.09%
PT rev (1m)0.37%
PT rev (3m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | 7.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.64 |
EPS(TTM)2.22
EY8.54%
EPS(NY)2.53
Fwd EY9.73%
FCF(TTM)1.75
FCFY6.73%
OCF(TTM)2.05
OCFY7.87%
SpS16.84
BVpS23.18
TBVpS3.27
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)5.55
Graham Number34.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 3.9% | ||
| ROCE | 4.04% | ||
| ROIC | 2.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.18% | ||
| OM | 12.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.38% | ||
| GM | 36.61% | ||
| FCFM | 10.39% |
ROA(3y)1.86%
ROA(5y)3.45%
ROE(3y)4.82%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)3.25%
ROIC(5y)4.29%
ROICexc(3y)3.84%
ROICexc(5y)5.28%
ROICexgc(3y)7.52%
ROICexgc(5y)11.66%
ROCE(3y)4.53%
ROCE(5y)5.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-17.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.77%
OM growth 3Y-16.37%
OM growth 5Y-7.82%
PM growth 3Y-28.89%
PM growth 5Y-17.51%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 193.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)33.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.56%
Profit Quality(3y)164.72%
Profit Quality(5y)142.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.5%
EPS 3Y-15.2%
EPS 5Y2.11%
EPS Q2Q%13.56%
EPS Next Y13.95%
EPS Next 2Y12.48%
EPS Next 3Y11.6%
EPS Next 5Y9.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.45%
Revenue growth 3Y1.96%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.74%
Revenue Next Year4.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y11.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.73%
EBIT growth 5Y0.95%
EBIT Next Year44.53%
EBIT Next 3Y15.67%
EBIT Next 5Y9.68%
FCF growth 1Y14.78%
FCF growth 3Y-21.25%
FCF growth 5Y-1.43%
OCF growth 1Y9.76%
OCF growth 3Y-18.32%
OCF growth 5Y-0.32%
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC / BEN FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to BEN.
What is the valuation status for BEN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) stock?
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) is 11.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.12.
How financially healthy is FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC?
The financial health rating of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) is 2 / 10.