FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BEN • US3546131018

25.78 USD
-0.46 (-1.75%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
26 USD
+0.22 (+0.85%)
After Hours: 3/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, BEN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BEN was compared to 242 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BEN have multiple concerns. BEN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BEN Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BEN was profitable.
  • In the past year BEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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.
BEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of BEN (1.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.64%, BEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BEN's Return On Invested Capital of 2.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BEN outperforms 42.15% of its industry peers.
  • BEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.25%. This is below the industry average of 7.06%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 6.36%, BEN is not doing good in the industry: 64.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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 62.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BEN has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of BEN (36.07%) is worse than 63.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
BEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. BEN Health Analysis

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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for BEN is higher compared to a year ago.
BEN Yearly Shares OutstandingBEN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
BEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • BEN has an Altman-Z score of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that BEN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.32, BEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.13. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BEN would need 15.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.13, BEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the high side and indicates that BEN has dependencies on debt financing.
  • BEN's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BEN outperforms 47.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.09
Debt/FCF 15.13
Altman-Z 1.32
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
BEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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 62.40% 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.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.35, BEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.35
Quick Ratio 1.35
BEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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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.
  • Looking at the last year, BEN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.23% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, BEN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.52% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.53% on average over the next years.
  • 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.
  • 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.
BEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B
BEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4

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4. BEN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.06, the valuation of BEN can be described as reasonable.
  • BEN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.45), we can say BEN is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of BEN can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BEN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. BEN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.06
Fwd PE 8.77
BEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BEN is valued a bit cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BEN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BEN is cheaper than 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.37
EV/EBITDA 14.41
BEN Per share dataBEN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as BEN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)5.25
EPS Next 2Y15.08%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%

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5. BEN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.90%, BEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • BEN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.64.
  • BEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.9%

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
BEN Yearly Dividends per shareBEN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 122.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BEN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BEN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP122.21%
EPS Next 2Y15.08%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%
BEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
BEN Dividend Payout.BEN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BEN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BEN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC

NYSE:BEN (3/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 26 +0.22 (+0.85%)

25.78

-0.46 (-1.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-30
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners48.14%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners21.82%
Ins Owner Change0.59%
Market Cap13.43B
Revenue(TTM)8.85B
Net Income(TTM)562.70M
Analysts52.63
Price Target27.99 (8.57%)
Short Float %9.49%
Short Ratio4.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.9%
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.06%
DP122.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31
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)2.02%
PT rev (3m)11.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.06
Fwd PE 8.77
P/S 1.52
P/FCF 15.37
P/OCF 14.04
P/B 1.11
P/tB 7.95
EV/EBITDA 14.41
EPS(TTM)2.33
EY9.04%
EPS(NY)2.94
Fwd EY11.4%
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY6.51%
OCF(TTM)1.84
OCFY7.12%
SpS16.99
BVpS23.3
TBVpS3.24
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)5.25
Graham Number34.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.32
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 FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 3 / 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 11.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.11.


How financially healthy is FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC?

The financial health rating of FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) is 3 / 10.