BEN:NYE-Franklin Resources Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Asset Management | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 33.82

Change

-0.44 (-1.28)%

Market Cap

USD 17.72B

Volume

2.44M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 39.00 (+15.32%)

Avg User Target

USD
Average Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

Franklin Resources Inc (BEN) Stock Analysis:
Based on the Franklin Resources Inc stock forecasts from 5 analysts, the average analyst target price for Franklin Resources Inc is USD 39.00 over the next 12 months. Franklin Resources Inc’s average analyst rating is Buy . Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Franklin Resources Inc is Neutral, which is based on 8 positive signals and 7 negative signals. At the last closing, Franklin Resources Inc’s stock price was USD 33.82. Franklin Resources Inc’s stock price has changed by -1.30% over the past week, +0.60% over the past month and +25.12% over the last year.

About

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It launches equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.franklinresources.com

Address : One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94403

Employees : 10,300

Fiscal Year End : September

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.22

52 Week High : 37.94

Short Ratio : 5.04

52 Week Low : 24.04

Shorted Shares : 12,574,096

200 Day Moving Average : 32.32

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 14,671,357

50 Day Moving Average : 34.12

Shares Held By Insiders : 43.07%

Short Percentage : 4.39%

Shares Held by Institutions : 45.82%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2022-01-19 )

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ETFs Containing BEN

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
EMEM Virtus Glovista Emerging .. 3.50 % 0.67 %

N/A

 USD5.85M
DON WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Di.. 0.00 % 0.38 %

-0.51 (-1.15%)

 USD3.17B
DVP Roundhill Acquirers Deep .. 0.00 % 0.59 %

N/A

 USD0.02B
FTA First Trust Large Cap Val.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

-0.91 (-1.27%)

 USD1.17B
SDY SPDR S&P Dividend ETF 0.00 % 0.35 %

-0.95 (-0.74%)

 USD20.90B
WBIG WBI BullBear Yield 3000 E.. 0.00 % 1.14 %

-0.46 (-1.66%)

 USD0.04B
UMI:CA CI WisdomTree U.S. MidCap.. 0.00 % 0.41 %

N/A

 USD0.04B
UDVD:LSE SPDR® S&P US Dividend Ar.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-0.06 (-0.08%)

 USD2.77B
USDV:LSE SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe I P.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-0.22 (-0.42%)

 USD3.51B
FTGU:XETRA First Trust Global Funds .. 0.00 % 0.75 %

-0.52 (-0.83%)

 USD0.06B
UMI-B:CA CI WisdomTree U.S. MidCap.. 0.00 % 0.39 %

N/A

 USD0.04B
SDEI Tidal ETF Trust - Sound E.. 0.00 % 0.45 %

-0.27 (-1.00%)

 N/A
SPPD:XETRA SSGA SPDR ETFs Europe I p.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

N/A

 USD0.02B
SPPD:F SSGA SPDR ETFs Europe I p.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

 N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Asset Management)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.99% 82% B- 76% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 0.99% 81% B- 75% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 25.12% 89% B+ 81% B-
Dividend Return 4.18% 15% F 63% D
Total Return 29.30% 86% B 82% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -16.72% 15% F 19% F
Dividend Return 19.26% 11% F 70% C-
Total Return 2.54% 10% F 21% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -2.34% 16% F 13% F
Dividend Return 5.09% 40% F 85% B
Total Return 2.75% 11% F 23% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 34.86% 12% F 31% F
Risk Adjusted Return 7.88% 8% F 18% F
Market Capitalization 17.72B 98% A+ 87% B+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Asset Management)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 8.89 56% F 80% B-
Price/Book Ratio 1.52 10% F 58% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 14.24 35% F 35% F
EV/EBITDA 7.05 66% D 73% C
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 1,643.27% 95% A 91% A-
Return on Invested Capital 10.76% 79% C+ 77% C+
Return on Assets 5.65% 94% A 76% C
Debt to Equity Ratio 28.78% 75% C 74% C
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 5.04 3% F 14% F
Short Percent 4.39% 6% F 42% F
Beta 1.22 17% F 38% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

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:
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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Below median total returns

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

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.

Overpriced compared to book value

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

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.

Low Dividend Growth

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