FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BEN • US3546131018
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This BEN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BEN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BEN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year BEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years BEN has always been profitable.
- BEN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.73%, BEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.64%, BEN is doing worse than 61.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.82%, BEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BEN is below the industry average of 7.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.73% | ||
| ROE | 4.64% | ||
| ROIC | 2.82% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.36%, BEN is doing worse than 62.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BEN has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.82%, BEN is doing worse than 64.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- BEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 36.07%, BEN is not doing good in the industry: 64.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.36% | ||
| GM | 36.07% |
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. BEN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- BEN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- BEN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BEN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that BEN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.29, BEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BEN is 15.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take BEN, 15.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BEN has a Debt to FCF ratio (15.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the high side and indicates that BEN has dependencies on debt financing.
- BEN has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- BEN has a Current Ratio of 1.35. This is a normal value and indicates that BEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.35, BEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.35 indicates that BEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- BEN's Quick ratio of 1.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BEN outperforms 62.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 |
3. BEN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BEN have decreased by -0.43% in the last year.
- BEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.11% yearly.
- BEN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.23%.
- BEN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.43%
EPS 3Y-15.2%
EPS 5Y2.11%
EPS Q2Q%18.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.96%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%3.83%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BEN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.53% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.02%
EPS Next 2Y15.08%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%
EPS Next 5Y7.53%
Revenue Next Year5.51%
Revenue Next 2Y5.64%
Revenue Next 3Y5.83%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. BEN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.04, the valuation of BEN can be described as very reasonable.
- BEN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BEN is cheaper than 66.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. BEN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.96 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BEN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BEN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, BEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BEN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BEN is cheaper than 79.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BEN is valued a bit cheaper than 68.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- BEN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)4.76
EPS Next 2Y15.08%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%
5. BEN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.80%, BEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- BEN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.90.
- BEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% |
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 122.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BEN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of BEN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP122.21%
EPS Next 2Y15.08%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%
BEN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
23.4
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/bmo
Inst Owners48.14%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners21.82%
Ins Owner Change0.59%
Market Cap12.19B
Revenue(TTM)8.85B
Net Income(TTM)562.70M
Analysts52.63
Price Target27.99 (19.62%)
Short Float %8.38%
Short Ratio3.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.06%
DP122.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.33)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.14%
Min EPS beat(2)15.04%
Max EPS beat(2)25.24%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.74%
Max EPS beat(4)25.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)5.69%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)9.12%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.06%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.55%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.55%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.3%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.35%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.08%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)10.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.96 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.74 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 7.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.64 |
EPS(TTM)2.33
EY9.96%
EPS(NY)2.94
Fwd EY12.56%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY7.17%
OCF(TTM)1.84
OCFY7.85%
SpS16.99
BVpS23.3
TBVpS3.24
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)4.76
Graham Number34.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.73% | ||
| ROE | 4.64% | ||
| ROCE | 3.93% | ||
| ROIC | 2.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.67% | ||
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.36% | ||
| GM | 36.07% | ||
| FCFM | 9.87% |
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 | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 155.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
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)-0.43%
EPS 3Y-15.2%
EPS 5Y2.11%
EPS Q2Q%18.64%
EPS Next Y20.02%
EPS Next 2Y15.08%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%
EPS Next 5Y7.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y1.96%
Revenue growth 5Y9.52%
Sales Q2Q%3.83%
Revenue Next Year5.51%
Revenue Next 2Y5.64%
Revenue Next 3Y5.83%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.73%
EBIT growth 5Y0.95%
EBIT Next Year55.75%
EBIT Next 3Y20.46%
EBIT Next 5Y8.26%
FCF growth 1Y-12.84%
FCF growth 3Y-21.25%
FCF growth 5Y-1.43%
OCF growth 1Y-16.35%
OCF growth 3Y-18.32%
OCF growth 5Y-0.32%
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC / BEN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BEN.
Can you provide the valuation status for FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC?
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) is expected to grow by 20.02% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BEN stock?
The dividend rating of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 122.21%.