Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) — Stock Score Summary

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Franklin Electric is a high-quality manufacturer of water and fuel pumping systems. It stands to benefit from the construction of local manufacturing hubs and gigafactories that require extensive water management infrastructure, but its valuation and steady-state growth profile lack the explosive asymmetry we seek.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pumping systems, motors, and related equipment for water and fuel applications. The company is renowned for its submersible motors and pumping systems, serving critical infrastructure needs for clean water, wastewater removal, and fuel transfer. Its strong brand reputation for reliability and innovation, coupled with a diverse set of end markets, provides a durable competitive advantage.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$102.63
Market Cap$4.4B
P/E (TTM)29.54
P/E (Forward)19.31
Price/Book3.23
Return on Equity11.5%
Return on Invested Capital12.8%
Debt/Equity21.61
Gross Margin35.2%
Operating Margin10.2%
Revenue Growth9.9%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$89M

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Electric Co., Inc.’s (FELE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) is 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (72), Value (34), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Franklin Electric Co., Inc. have an economic moat?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. 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 Electric Co., Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 82/100. 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 Electric Co., Inc. in?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (United States).
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