FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FELE • US3535141028

92.98 USD
-15.96 (-14.65%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
92.98 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 8:13:59 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FELE. FELE was compared to 131 industry peers in the Machinery industry. FELE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. FELE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year FELE was profitable.
  • FELE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years FELE 4 years were profitable.
  • FELE had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 has a better Return On Assets (7.05%) than 72.52% of its industry peers.
  • FELE's Return On Equity of 10.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FELE outperforms 64.12% of its industry peers.
  • FELE's Return On Invested Capital of 13.13% is amongst the best of the industry. FELE outperforms 83.21% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FELE is above the industry average of 10.17%.
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 has a Profit Margin (6.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FELE has grown nicely.
  • FELE has a better Operating Margin (12.52%) than 61.83% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FELE has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.48%, FELE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FELE is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for FELE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and 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

  • FELE has an Altman-Z score of 6.28. This indicates that FELE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.28, FELE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FELE is 1.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FELE, only 1.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • FELE's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.01 is amongst the best of the industry. FELE outperforms 88.55% of its industry peers.
  • FELE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • FELE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.10) than 77.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.01
Altman-Z 6.28
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC9.1%
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.
  • The Current ratio of FELE (2.54) is better than 67.18% of its industry peers.
  • FELE has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that FELE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FELE's Quick ratio of 1.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FELE outperforms 43.51% 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • FELE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.79%.
  • Measured over the past years, FELE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.74% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.21% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.57% on average over the next years.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • FELE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.40.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FELE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, FELE is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FELE.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FELE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.10, FELE is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.4
Fwd PE 19.19
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 68.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FELE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FELE is cheaper than 75.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.45
EV/EBITDA 13.06
FELE Per share dataFELE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FELE's 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)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • FELE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • FELE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.17.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.03, FELE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FELE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.32%!
  • FELE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC

NASDAQ:FELE (2/17/2026, 8:13:59 PM)

After market: 92.98 0 (0%)

92.98

-15.96 (-14.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners88.74%
Inst Owner Change-3.02%
Ins Owners6.37%
Ins Owner Change-1.33%
Market Cap4.14B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)140.90M
Analysts78.18
Price Target111.44 (19.85%)
Short Float %1.66%
Short Ratio2.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
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 22.4
Fwd PE 19.19
P/S 1.96
P/FCF 20.45
P/OCF 16.9
P/B 3.14
P/tB 6.21
EV/EBITDA 13.06
EPS(TTM)4.15
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)4.84
Fwd EY5.21%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY4.89%
OCF(TTM)5.5
OCFY5.92%
SpS47.41
BVpS29.61
TBVpS14.97
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.63
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 6.28
F-Score5
WACC9.1%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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 3Y17.75%
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 22.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.14.


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%.