BEN:NYE-Franklin Resources Inc.

EQUITY | Asset Management | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 35.45

Change

+0.41 (+1.17)%

Market Cap

USD 22.10B

Volume

2.01M

Analyst Target

USD 30.33
Analyst Rating

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About

Franklin Resources Inc is an investment management company. The Company's services include fund administration, sales, distribution, marketing, shareholder servicing, trustee, custody and other fiduciary services.

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ETFs Containing BEN

EMEM 3.50 % 0.65 %

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RDV:AU Russell High Dividend Aus.. 3.16 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.26B
MVB:AU VanEck Vectors Australian.. 1.47 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.19B
WCEO Hypatia Women Ceo ETF 1.33 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0.11%)

USD 3.52M
DON WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Di.. 0.00 % 0.38 %

+0.05 (+0.11%)

USD 3.59B
DVP 0.00 % 0.48 %

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HEP:CA Horizons Enhanced Income .. 0.00 % 0.83 %

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CAD 0.17B
NOBL 0.00 % 0.35 %

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HFA:CA 0.00 % 0.80 %

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UMI:CA CI WisdomTree U.S. MidCap.. 0.00 % 0.41 %

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CAD 0.02B
UMI-B:CA CI WisdomTree U.S. MidCap.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.02B
VSO:AU Vanguard MSCI Australian .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.89B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Asset Management) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 19.52% 73% C 72% C
Dividend Return 0.88% 15% F 47% F
Total Return 20.40% 72% C 72% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 5.38% 83% B 71% C-
Dividend Return 2.91% 17% F 50% F
Total Return 8.29% 73% C 68% D+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -34.36% 19% F 19% F
Dividend Return 12.81% 21% F 45% F
Total Return -21.55% 18% F 19% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -10.33% 11% F 10% F
Dividend Return -6.81% 10% F 10% F
Total Return 3.52% 37% F 63% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 19.78% 30% F 35% F
Risk Adjusted Return -34.43% 8% B- 12% F
Market Capitalization 22.10B 93% A 91% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Asset Management) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 13.40 42% 55%
Price/Book Ratio 1.83 37% 43%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.15 42% 56%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.07 30% 56%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 16.41% 78% 77%
Return on Invested Capital 18.20% 75% 80%
Return on Assets 10.55% 84% 89%
Debt to Equity Ratio 8.00% 86% 89%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector