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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:FELE - US3535141028 - Common Stock

95.53 USD
-1.66 (-1.71%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
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After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

FELE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. FELE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. FELE is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. This makes FELE very considerable for quality investing!


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.
FELE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FELE 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 has a Return On Assets of 7.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: FELE outperforms 70.45% of its industry peers.
FELE has a Return On Equity of 10.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: FELE outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
FELE has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FELE outperforms 81.06% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FELE is above the industry average of 10.27%.
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 59.85% of its industry peers.
FELE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.52%, FELE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.39% of the companies in the same industry.
FELE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FELE (35.48%) is better than 64.39% 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FELE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FELE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FELE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FELE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 6.45. This indicates that FELE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
FELE has a Altman-Z score of 6.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. FELE outperforms 87.12% of its industry peers.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.01) than 88.64% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that FELE is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FELE (0.10) is better than 78.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 1.01
Altman-Z 6.45
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC9.44%
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

FELE has a Current Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that FELE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FELE (2.54) is better than 66.67% 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 Quick ratio (1.12) which is in line with 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 1.01%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.06% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FELE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.01%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y13.21%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.06%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y8.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.46%

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 11.91% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.14%
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y11.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.42%
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.
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FELE.
FELE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
FELE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
FELE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.67.
FELE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FELE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say FELE is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.88
Fwd PE 19.67
FELE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFELE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

61.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FELE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
FELE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FELE is cheaper than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.01
EV/EBITDA 13.64
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FELE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)1.81
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y11.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%, FELE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, FELE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.07, FELE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%

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 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

34.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FELE. This is a low number and 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 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y11.91%
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

FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC

NASDAQ:FELE (12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 95.53 0 (0%)

95.53

-1.66 (-1.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/bmo
Inst Owners89.47%
Inst Owner Change1.59%
Ins Owners6.36%
Ins Owner Change-2.29%
Market Cap4.25B
Revenue(TTM)2.11B
Net Income(TTM)140.90M
Analysts78.18
Price Target111.44 (16.65%)
Short Float %1.57%
Short Ratio2.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.32%
DP34.51%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.83%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.88
Fwd PE 19.67
P/S 2.02
P/FCF 21.01
P/OCF 17.36
P/B 3.23
P/tB 6.38
EV/EBITDA 13.64
EPS(TTM)4
EY4.19%
EPS(NY)4.86
Fwd EY5.08%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY4.76%
OCF(TTM)5.5
OCFY5.76%
SpS47.41
BVpS29.61
TBVpS14.97
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)1.81
Graham Number51.62
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 6.45
F-Score5
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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)1.01%
EPS 3Y5.7%
EPS 5Y13.21%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
EPS Next Y10.14%
EPS Next 2Y12.31%
EPS Next 3Y11.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.06%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y8.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.46%
Revenue Next Year6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y5.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.42%
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 3 / 10 to FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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 23.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.23.


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%.