FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:FELE • US3535141028

100.6 USD
+0.48 (+0.48%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 09:35 AM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall FELE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated FELE against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making FELE a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. FELE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years FELE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
FELE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFELE 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 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • FELE's Return On Assets of 7.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FELE outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
  • FELE has a Return On Equity of 10.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: FELE outperforms 63.08% of its industry peers.
  • FELE has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FELE outperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FELE is above the industry average of 10.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.05%
ROE 10.69%
ROIC 13.13%
ROA(3y)10.67%
ROA(5y)9.92%
ROE(3y)15.87%
ROE(5y)15.11%
ROIC(3y)14.89%
ROIC(5y)13.48%
FELE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFELE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • FELE's Profit Margin of 6.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FELE outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FELE has grown nicely.
  • FELE has a better Operating Margin (12.52%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FELE has grown nicely.
  • FELE has a better Gross Margin (35.48%) than 66.15% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FELE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.52%
PM (TTM) 6.68%
GM 35.48%
OM growth 3Y2.14%
OM growth 5Y4.37%
PM growth 3Y-1.17%
PM growth 5Y4.26%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y1.73%
FELE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFELE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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 no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
FELE Yearly Shares OutstandingFELE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
FELE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFELE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.56 indicates that FELE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.56, FELE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FELE has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • FELE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.01) than 89.23% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that FELE is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.10, FELE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.01
Altman-Z 6.56
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC8.98%
FELE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFELE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.54 indicates that FELE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • FELE's Current ratio of 2.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FELE outperforms 66.15% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that FELE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • FELE has a worse Quick ratio (1.12) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 1.12
FELE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFELE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. FELE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.79% over the past year.
  • FELE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.79%
EPS 3Y1.23%
EPS 5Y13.74%
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.35%

3.2 Future

  • FELE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.21% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FELE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.73%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.57%
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.
FELE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFELE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
FELE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFELE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. FELE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.24, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FELE.
  • FELE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FELE is cheaper than 62.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FELE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.83), we can say FELE is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.77 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FELE.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FELE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FELE is cheaper than 65.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.95, FELE is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.24
Fwd PE 20.77
FELE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFELE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FELE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • FELE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FELE is cheaper than 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.13
EV/EBITDA 14.04
FELE Per share dataFELE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • FELE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • FELE's earnings are expected to grow with 13.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. FELE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FELE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%.
  • FELE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.13.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FELE is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.13%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of FELE grows each year by 11.32%, 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)11.32%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
FELE Yearly Dividends per shareFELE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • FELE pays out 34.51% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • FELE's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.51%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
FELE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFELE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
FELE Dividend Payout.FELE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FELE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FELE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC

NASDAQ:FELE (3/4/2026, 9:35:05 AM)

100.6

+0.48 (+0.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners88.74%
Inst Owner Change-3.37%
Ins Owners6.37%
Ins Owner Change4.23%
Market Cap4.48B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)140.90M
Analysts78.18
Price Target113.99 (13.31%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio1.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.13%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.32%
DP34.51%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date02-05
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.67%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.13%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.26%
Max EPS beat(4)6.63%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.91%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.71%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)1%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.63%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.63%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.07%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.39%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.84%
PT rev (1m)2.29%
PT rev (3m)2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.24
Fwd PE 20.77
P/S 2.12
P/FCF 22.13
P/OCF 18.28
P/B 3.4
P/tB 6.72
EV/EBITDA 14.04
EPS(TTM)4.15
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)4.84
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY4.52%
OCF(TTM)5.5
OCFY5.47%
SpS47.41
BVpS29.61
TBVpS14.97
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.76
Graham Number52.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.05%
ROE 10.69%
ROCE 16.55%
ROIC 13.13%
ROICexc 14.04%
ROICexgc 24.9%
OM 12.52%
PM (TTM) 6.68%
GM 35.48%
FCFM 9.59%
ROA(3y)10.67%
ROA(5y)9.92%
ROE(3y)15.87%
ROE(5y)15.11%
ROIC(3y)14.89%
ROIC(5y)13.48%
ROICexc(3y)16.28%
ROICexc(5y)14.68%
ROICexgc(3y)29.59%
ROICexgc(5y)27.09%
ROCE(3y)18.76%
ROCE(5y)16.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.64%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.05%
OM growth 3Y2.14%
OM growth 5Y4.37%
PM growth 3Y-1.17%
PM growth 5Y4.26%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y1.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.01
Debt/EBITDA 0.42
Cap/Depr 70.41%
Cap/Sales 2.02%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.44%
Profit Quality 143.62%
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 6.56
F-Score5
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC1.46
Cap/Depr(3y)78.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.95%
Profit Quality(3y)98.93%
Profit Quality(5y)110.27%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.79%
EPS 3Y1.23%
EPS 5Y13.74%
EPS Q2Q%20.83%
EPS Next Y16.73%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.35%
Revenue Next Year4.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.57%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.86%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5Y13.75%
EBIT Next Year37.29%
EBIT Next 3Y15.54%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-19.16%
FCF growth 3Y30.12%
FCF growth 5Y7.11%
OCF growth 1Y-16.43%
OCF growth 3Y26.28%
OCF growth 5Y8.02%

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC / FELE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for FELE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FELE.


What is the valuation status of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) stock?

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) is 24.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.4.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FELE stock?

The dividend rating of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.51%.