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Franklin Resources, Inc. (“Franklin”) is a holding company with subsidiaries operating under our Franklin Templeton® and/or subsidiary brand names. Franklin’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “BEN” and is included in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. In this Annual Report, Franklin and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Company,” and words such as “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to the Company. We have one operating segment, investment management and related services. We offer our services and products under our various distinct brand names, including, but not limited to, Alcentra®, Apera®, Benefit Street Partners®, Brandywine Global Investment Management®, Canvas®, Clarion Partners®, ClearBridge Investments®, Fiduciary Trust International™, Franklin®, Franklin Mutual Series®, K2®, Legg Mason®, Lexington Partners®, O’Shaughnessy®, Putnam®, Royce®, Templeton® and Western Asset Management Company®.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 8.8B | 8.8B | 8.5B | 7.8B | 8.3B | 8.4B |
| Net Income | 617M | 525M | 465M | 883M | 1.3B | 1.8B |
| EPS | $1.08 | $0.91 | $0.85 | $1.72 | $2.53 | $3.57 |
| Free Cash Flow | 0 | 912M | 794M | 940M | 1.9B | 1.2B |
| ROIC | 4.9% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 5.9% | 8.7% | 12.5% |
| Gross Margin | - | 56.5% | 54.8% | 55.5% | 62.7% | 64.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.30 |
| Dividends/Share | $1.32 | $1.28 | $1.24 | $1.20 | $1.16 | $1.12 |
| Operating Income | 666M | 604M | 408M | 1.1B | 1.8B | 1.9B |
| Operating Margin | 7.5% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 14.0% | 21.4% | 22.3% |
| ROE | 5.1% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 7.4% | 11.3% | 16.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | 521M | 577M | 547M | 513M | 511M | 513M |
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC trades at 28.2x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 9.5x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.2x vs a median of 10.7x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 6.7% with a gross margin of 58.8%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 7.2%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +4.5%.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a current P/E ratio of 28.2, compared to its historical median P/E of 9.5. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.7%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a market capitalization of $13.4B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 5.14%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 2.07%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) appears expensive. The current P/E of 28.2 is 196% above its historical median of 9.5. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is -10.5%.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) operates in the Investment Advice industry, within the Financials sector.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) reported annual revenue of $8.8 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a net profit margin of 6.0%. This is a modest margin.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) generated $912 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.91 in its most recent fiscal year.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.3%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a 5-year average gross margin of 58.8%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) has a book value per share of $20.94, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.