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Franklin TempletonFRA:FRK -0.17%77 EV-to-EBIT is 20.56 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 8.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:FRK with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Asset Management companies, Franklin Templeton ranks worse than 73.69% on this metric.
Franklin Templeton (FRA:FRK) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Franklin Templeton's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €28,289 Mil.
Franklin Templeton's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,386 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Franklin Templeton EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Franklin Templeton's current Enterprise Value is €28,500 Mil.
Franklin Templeton's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,386 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:FRK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.56 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Franklin Templeton and its competitors. This is 135% above median its historical median of 8.74. Over the past decade, Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.85 to 42.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Templeton ranks #367 out of 498 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Franklin Templeton's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.56 is 135% above median its 10-year median of 8.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 42.64. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.55. Franklin Templeton's value of 20.56 is 115.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Templeton ranks #367 out of 498 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franklin Templeton has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBIT compare to CG and CRBG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Franklin Templeton ranks #367 out of 498 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Franklin Templeton in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.55. Franklin Templeton's value of 20.56 is 115.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Templeton's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.85 to 42.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.74 vs. the industry median of 9.55, Franklin Templeton has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.55, based on 498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Templeton's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.56 is 115.3% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Franklin Templeton and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Templeton's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.56, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 8.74. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.75, compared to a current price of €29.11 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.56, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 8.74 and 115.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.55. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Templeton (FRA:FRK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.56 as of Aug. 18, 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 €29.11 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.75.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Templeton to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FRK:
EV-to-EBIT: 20.56 (135% above median its 10-year median of 8.74)
GF Value™: €22.75 vs. price of €29.11 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.3% above the Asset Management median (#367 of 498)
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 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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