FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:FELE • US3535141028
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This FELE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FELE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FELE was profitable.
- FELE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- FELE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years FELE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of FELE (7.53%) is better than 75.57% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of FELE (11.07%) is better than 64.12% of its industry peers.
- FELE's Return On Invested Capital of 13.04% is amongst the best of the industry. FELE outperforms 82.44% of its industry peers.
- FELE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.66%. This is above the industry average of 10.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.53% | ||
| ROE | 11.07% | ||
| ROIC | 13.04% |
ROA(3y)9.51%
ROA(5y)9.85%
ROE(3y)13.74%
ROE(5y)14.97%
ROIC(3y)13.66%
ROIC(5y)13.82%
1.3 Margins
- FELE's Profit Margin of 6.87% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FELE outperforms 59.54% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FELE has declined.
- The Operating Margin of FELE (12.65%) is better than 63.36% of its industry peers.
- FELE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.47%, FELE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- FELE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.87% | ||
| GM | 35.47% |
OM growth 3Y-0.13%
OM growth 5Y3.48%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-2.99%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
2. FELE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FELE is still creating some value.
- FELE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FELE has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, FELE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.06 indicates that FELE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of FELE (7.06) is better than 85.50% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FELE is 0.86, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FELE, only 0.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.86, FELE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- FELE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.10, FELE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.34% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC10.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.79 indicates that FELE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FELE has a better Current ratio (2.79) than 73.28% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that FELE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- FELE has a Quick ratio of 1.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FELE outperforms 45.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. FELE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FELE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.79%.
- FELE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.74% yearly.
- FELE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.44%.
- FELE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.31% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.79%
EPS 3Y1.23%
EPS 5Y13.74%
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.41%
Revenue growth 5Y11.31%
Sales Q2Q%4.35%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FELE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.40% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. FELE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- FELE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.94.
- FELE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.35, FELE is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, the valuation of FELE can be described as rather expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as FELE.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.23, FELE is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FELE is valued a bit cheaper than 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FELE is valued a bit cheaper than 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates FELE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of FELE may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as FELE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)1.81
EPS Next 2Y12.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. FELE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.10%, FELE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, FELE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- FELE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FELE grows each year by 11.64%, which is quite nice.
- FELE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- FELE has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.64%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- FELE pays out 34.15% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of FELE is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.15%
EPS Next 2Y12.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
FELE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
103.5
+1.56 (+1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/bmo
Inst Owners89.63%
Inst Owner Change-0.39%
Ins Owners6.37%
Ins Owner Change5.9%
Market Cap4.57B
Revenue(TTM)2.13B
Net Income(TTM)146.39M
Analysts78.18
Price Target113.99 (10.14%)
Short Float %1.53%
Short Ratio1.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.64%
DP34.15%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date02-05 2026-02-05 (0.28)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.6%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.67%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.26%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.13%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.99%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.05%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.63%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.86%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.71%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.66%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.27 | ||
| P/S | 2.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.14 | ||
| P/B | 3.46 | ||
| P/tB | 6.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.74 |
EPS(TTM)4.15
EY4.01%
EPS(NY)4.65
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)4.38
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)5.41
OCFY5.23%
SpS48.25
BVpS29.94
TBVpS15.23
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)1.81
Graham Number52.8765 (-48.91%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.53% | ||
| ROE | 11.07% | ||
| ROCE | 16.85% | ||
| ROIC | 13.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.52% | ||
| OM | 12.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.87% | ||
| GM | 35.47% | ||
| FCFM | 9.08% |
ROA(3y)9.51%
ROA(5y)9.85%
ROE(3y)13.74%
ROE(5y)14.97%
ROIC(3y)13.66%
ROIC(5y)13.82%
ROICexc(3y)15.12%
ROICexc(5y)14.89%
ROICexgc(3y)27.22%
ROICexgc(5y)27.48%
ROCE(3y)17.66%
ROCE(5y)17.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.85%
OM growth 3Y-0.13%
OM growth 5Y3.48%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-2.99%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 72.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 27.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.06 |
F-Score5
WACC10.48%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)75.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.01%
Profit Quality(3y)132.29%
Profit Quality(5y)98.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.79%
EPS 3Y1.23%
EPS 5Y13.74%
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
EPS Next Y11.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.41%
Revenue growth 5Y11.31%
Sales Q2Q%4.35%
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.12%
EBIT growth 3Y1.28%
EBIT growth 5Y15.19%
EBIT Next Year28.53%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.9%
FCF growth 3Y47.92%
FCF growth 5Y0.48%
OCF growth 1Y-8.6%
OCF growth 3Y32.93%
OCF growth 5Y2.43%
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC / FELE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FELE.
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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
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The financial health rating of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) stock?
The dividend rating of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.15%.