(BEN) Franklin Resources - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: BEN Franklin Resources
Franklin Resources Inc (NYSE:BEN) is a leading global asset management company providing investment management services to individuals and institutions worldwide. The firms diverse product offerings include equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds, catering to a broad range of investor needs.
With a presence in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, India, China, Singapore, and Austria, Franklin Resources has established a significant global footprint. The companys extensive network enables it to tap into various markets, including public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets, thereby diversifying its investment portfolio.
From a performance perspective, key metrics indicate a stable and growing business. The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $13.06 billion, with a forward P/E ratio of 10.95, suggesting a relatively attractive valuation. Additionally, the Return on Equity (RoE) of 3.22% indicates a decent return for shareholders, although this metric may warrant further analysis to understand the underlying drivers. Other key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor include Assets Under Management (AUM), revenue growth, and net flows, which can provide insights into the companys operational performance and competitiveness in the asset management industry.
To further evaluate Franklin Resources investment potential, it is essential to analyze its financial statements, management team, and industry trends. The companys ability to maintain a competitive edge in the asset management space, adapt to changing market conditions, and deliver strong investment performance will be crucial in driving long-term value for shareholders.
BEN Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 12,793m |
| Sub-Industry | Asset Management & Custody Banks |
| IPO / Inception | 1984-09-07 |
BEN Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 29.4% |
| Fundamental | 58.1% |
| Dividend Rating | 86.9% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 7.92% |
| Analyst Rating | 2.45 of 5 |
BEN Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 7.17% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 9.51% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 7.43% |
| Payout Consistency | 90.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 59.8% |
BEN Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 56.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 62% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -21.1% |
| CAGR 5y | 4.96% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.11 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.22 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.29 |
| Alpha | 0.15 |
| Beta | 0.039 |
| Volatility | 28.95% |
| Current Volume | 1880k |
| Average Volume 20d | 3442.1k |
| Stop Loss | 23.5 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | -0.92 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5
| Net Income (309.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 518.3m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.37pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 42.15% (prev 49.08%; Δ -6.93pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.65b > Net Income 309.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (9.29b) to EBITDA (1.13b) ratio: 8.25 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.79 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (516.5m) change vs 12m ago -0.14% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 79.92% (prev 80.40%; Δ -0.48pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 26.25% (prev 24.82%; Δ 1.44pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 6.14 (EBITDA TTM 1.13b / Interest Expense TTM 94.7m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.67
| (A) 0.11 = (Total Current Assets 5.68b - Total Current Liabilities 2.04b) / Total Assets 32.55b |
| (B) 0.36 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 11.61b / Total Assets 32.55b |
| (C) 0.02 = EBIT TTM 581.0m / Avg Total Assets 32.90b |
| (D) 0.62 = Book Value of Equity 11.25b / Total Liabilities 18.12b |
| Total Rating: 2.67 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 58.07
| 1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 6.87% = 3.43 |
| 3. FCF Margin 16.81% = 4.20 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.01 = 2.02 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 10.92 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -1.46)% = -1.83 |
| 7. RoE 2.50% = 0.21 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 77.58% = 5.82 |
| 9. EPS Trend -55.65% = -2.78 |
What is the price of BEN shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.30%, over one month by -3.27%, over three months by +7.88% and over the past year by +28.13%.
Is Franklin Resources a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BEN is around 26.40 USD . This means that BEN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.91%.
Is BEN a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 7
- Sell: 2
- Strong Sell: 2
What are the forecasts/targets for the BEN price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 25 | 3.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 25 | 3.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 28 | 15.7% |
Last update: 2025-09-15 04:31
BEN Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 3.96b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 48.3137
P/E Forward = 10.0604
P/S = 1.481
P/B = 1.0483
P/EG = 0.3824
Beta = 1.537
Revenue TTM = 8.64b USD
EBIT TTM = 581.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.13b USD
Long Term Debt = 12.24b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 54.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 12.30b USD (Calculated: Short Term 54.8m + Long Term 12.24b)
Net Debt = 9.29b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 21.14b USD (12.79b + Debt 12.30b - CCE 3.96b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 6.14 (Ebit TTM 581.0m / Interest Expense TTM 94.7m)
FCF Yield = 6.87% (FCF TTM 1.45b / Enterprise Value 21.14b)
FCF Margin = 16.81% (FCF TTM 1.45b / Revenue TTM 8.64b)
Net Margin = 3.58% (Net Income TTM 309.3m / Revenue TTM 8.64b)
Gross Margin = 79.92% ((Revenue TTM 8.64b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.73b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.88 (Enterprise Value 21.14b / Book Value Of Equity 11.25b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.21% (Interest Expense 25.8m / Debt 12.30b)
Taxrate = 26.15% (215.3m / 823.2m)
NOPAT = 429.0m (EBIT 581.0m * (1 - 26.15%))
Current Ratio = 2.79 (Total Current Assets 5.68b / Total Current Liabilities 2.04b)
Debt / Equity = 1.01 (Debt 12.30b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 12.20b)
Debt / EBITDA = 10.92 (Net Debt 9.29b / EBITDA 1.13b)
Debt / FCF = 8.47 (Debt 12.30b / FCF TTM 1.45b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 12.38b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 0.95% (Net Income 309.3m, Total Assets 32.55b )
RoE = 2.50% (Net Income TTM 309.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 12.38b)
RoCE = 2.36% (Ebit 581.0m / (Equity 12.38b + L.T.Debt 12.24b))
RoIC = 1.75% (NOPAT 429.0m / Invested Capital 24.48b)
WACC = 3.22% (E(12.79b)/V(25.09b) * Re(6.16%)) + (D(12.30b)/V(25.09b) * Rd(0.21%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 46.16 | Cagr: 0.51%
Discount Rate = 6.16% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.17% ; FCFE base≈1.28b ; Y1≈1.12b ; Y5≈910.6m
Fair Price DCF = 31.89 (DCF Value 16.56b / Shares Outstanding 519.2m; 5y FCF grow -15.34% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -55.65 | EPS CAGR: -15.55% | SUE: -0.12 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 77.58 | Revenue CAGR: 2.30%
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