Franklin Templeton (FRA:FRK) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.98 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:FRK Franklin Templeton Inc FRA:FRK
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Price €29.75
GF Value €18.87
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What is Franklin Templeton Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Franklin Templeton FRA:FRK -0.73% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:FRK with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 915 Asset Management companies, Franklin Templeton ranks better than 82.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Franklin Templeton's current share price is €29.75. Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.01. Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FRK' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07   Med: 1.94   Max: 4.12
Current: 2.02

During the past years, Franklin Templeton's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.12. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 1.94.

FRA:FRK's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
82.84% of 915 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.89 vs FRA:FRK: 2.02

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Franklin Templeton's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.967. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €15.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Franklin Templeton  (FRA:FRK) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Franklin Templeton Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Franklin Templeton Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Franklin Templeton Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Franklin Templeton Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Franklin Templeton Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.45 1.40 1.44 1.39 1.93

FRA:FRK vs CG, CRBG, PS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Franklin Templeton Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Franklin Templeton Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=29.75/15.01
=1.98

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Franklin Templeton's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=3.967/333.9520*333.9520
=3.967

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Franklin Templeton Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 2.513 241.428 3.476
201612 2.618 241.432 3.621
201703 2.670 243.801 3.657
201706 2.580 244.955 3.517
201709 2.449 246.819 3.314
201712 2.479 246.524 3.358
201803 2.405 249.554 3.218
201806 2.501 251.989 3.314
201809 2.323 252.439 3.073
201812 2.429 251.233 3.229
201903 2.512 254.202 3.300
201906 2.602 256.143 3.392
201909 2.452 256.759 3.189
201912 2.524 256.974 3.280
202003 2.413 258.115 3.122
202006 2.101 257.797 2.722
202009 2.945 260.280 3.779
202012 3.335 260.474 4.276
202103 3.553 264.877 4.480
202106 3.681 271.696 4.524
202109 3.786 274.310 4.609
202112 4.012 278.802 4.806
202203 3.852 287.504 4.474
202206 3.939 296.311 4.439
202209 4.012 296.808 4.514
202212 3.788 296.797 4.262
202303 3.663 301.836 4.053
202306 3.698 305.109 4.048
202309 3.796 307.789 4.119
202312 3.742 306.746 4.074
202403 3.815 312.332 4.079
202406 3.813 314.175 4.053
202409 3.852 315.301 4.080
202412 4.150 315.605 4.391
202503 3.757 319.799 3.923
202506 3.465 322.561 3.587
202509 3.877 324.800 3.986
202512 3.834 324.054 3.951
202603 3.831 330.213 3.874
202606 3.967 333.952 3.967

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.98 mean?
Franklin Templeton (FRA:FRK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.98 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Franklin Templeton and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 4.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Templeton ranks #157 out of 915 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Franklin Templeton's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.98 is near median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 4.12. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89. Franklin Templeton's value of 1.98 is 74.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Templeton ranks #157 out of 915 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Templeton has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Templeton's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CG and CRBG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Franklin Templeton ranks #157 out of 915 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Franklin Templeton in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89. Franklin Templeton's value of 1.98 is 74.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Templeton's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 4.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 7.89, Franklin Templeton has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.89, based on 915 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Templeton's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.98 is 74.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Franklin Templeton and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Templeton's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Templeton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Templeton (FRA:FRK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.87, compared to a current price of €29.75 — trading 57.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 74.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.89. Franklin Templeton's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Templeton (FRA:FRK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.98 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Franklin Templeton (FRA:FRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Templeton stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.75 is trading 57.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.87. GuruFocus considers Franklin Templeton to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FRK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.98 (near median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: €18.87 vs. price of €29.75 (57.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.9% below the Asset Management median (#157 of 915)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Franklin Templeton Business Description

Address One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA, USA, 94403
Franklin Resources provides investment services for individual and institutional investors. At the end of May 2026, Franklin had $1.780 trillion in managed assets, composed primarily of equity (40%), fixed-income (26%), multi-asset/balanced (12%) funds, alternatives (17%), and money market funds (5%). Distribution tends to be weighted between retail investors (57% of assets under management) and institutional accounts (40%), with high-net-worth clients accounting for the remainder. Franklin is one of the more global of the US-based asset managers we cover, with 30% of its AUM invested in global/international strategies and 29% sourced from clients domiciled outside the United States.
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