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Franklin Templeton Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $17.6B · Avg Vol: $138M/d

84
StockRank
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Q
64
V
36
M
80
P/E (TTM)
23.8x
ROE
7.9%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
3.7%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Franklin Resources has quality exactly at Q60 and strong momentum M82 with a buyback on file and a 3.4% upward revision, but value at V36 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Franklin Resources, Inc., operating as Franklin Templeton, is a global investment management organization offering a diverse range of investment strategies and products to institutional, retail, and high-net-worth clients worldwide. Its competitive moat is built upon significant assets under management (AUM), a broad geographical presence, and decades of brand recognition and investment expertise. Franklin Templeton is a prominent global asset manager, providing solutions across various asset classes and investment styles.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue8.3B7.8B8.5B8.8B2.0%9.3B9.4B9.7B5.1%
EPS2.531.720.850.91-28.9%1.471.181.3019.4%
Shares499.6M495.9M523.6M521.0M+4.3%508.1M
Debt9.4B11.8B13.1B13.3B12.4%3.6B
Equity11.5B11.9B12.5B12.1B1.7%
Op CF2.0B1.1B971.3M1.1B-18.3%277.8M
Inv CF-3.3B-3.6B-2.4B-2.3B
Fin CF1.6B2.1B1.4B452.4M
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32.2333.1134.0034.8935.77Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$34.65
RSI (14)
71.3
52W High
$36.28
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
64
ROIC
5.3%75.4
ROE
7.9%38.9
GP/Assets
10.9%75.2
Op. Margin
13.0%31.8
FCF/Assets
2.8%64.1
Piotroski
775.3
Int. Cover
18.1x64.2
D/E Ratio
0.25x59.2
Current Ratio
5.49x79.3
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
23.8x17.6
EV/EBITDA
11.9x35.7
P/FCF
19.3x27.8
P/B
1.5x35.8
P/S
1.9x76.8
Div Yield
3.7%48.8
Momentum
80
52W High %
96%66.6
RS 6M
21%89.0
SMA 50/200
1.21x94.5
EPS Rev 4W
+2.1%60.4
EPS Rev 12W
+7.1%89.6
EPS Improve
+115%84.8
Q Growth
86%83.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$17.6B
P/E (Forward)
11.1x
Gross Margin
37.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BEN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
BENFranklin Templeton Inc.(you)$17.6B84Strong Buy
TROWT. Rowe Price Group, Inc.$23.7B84Strong Buy
SEICSEI Investments Company$13.4B81Strong Buy
AMGAffiliated Managers Group, Inc.$9.6B85Strong Buy
IVZInvesco Ltd.$14.5B67Buy
VCTRVictory Capital Holdings, Inc.$7.3B90Strong Buy
TPGTPG Inc.$21.1B57Hold
CVC.ASCVC Capital Partners plc$16.6B54Hold
FHIFederated Hermes, Inc.$4.8B89Strong Buy
ARCCAres Capital Corporation$14.3B55Hold

Peer medians: ROE 9.7% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 100.0%

Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN): Stock Score Summary

Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Franklin Resources has quality exactly at Q60 and strong momentum M82 with a buyback on file and a 3.4% upward revision, but value at V36 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

Franklin Resources, Inc., operating as Franklin Templeton, is a global investment management organization offering a diverse range of investment strategies and products to institutional, retail, and high-net-worth clients worldwide. Its competitive moat is built upon significant assets under management (AUM), a broad geographical presence, and decades of brand recognition and investment expertise. Franklin Templeton is a prominent global asset manager, providing solutions across various asset classes and investment styles.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$34.65
Market Cap$17.6B
P/E (TTM)23.82
P/E (Forward)11.06
Price/Book1.51
Return on Equity7.9%
Return on Invested Capital5.3%
Debt/Equity0.25x
Gross Margin37.7%
Operating Margin13.0%
Revenue Growth14.3%
Dividend Yield3.7%
Free Cash Flow$912M

Franklin Templeton Inc. operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Templeton Inc.’s (BEN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) is 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (36), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Franklin Templeton Inc. have an economic moat?
Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Franklin Templeton Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 84/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Franklin Templeton Inc. in?
Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).