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Franklin TempletonFRA:FRK +0.69%77 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.85 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 7.78. 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 509 Asset Management companies, Franklin Templeton ranks worse than 73.08% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Franklin Templeton's enterprise value is €28,391 Mil.
Franklin Templeton's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,685 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FRK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.7 Med: 7.78 Max: 22
Current: 16.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Franklin Templeton was 22.00. The lowest was 2.70. And the median was 7.78.
FRA:FRK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.08% of 509
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8.57
vs FRA:FRK: 16.79
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Franklin Templeton (FRA:FRK) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Franklin Templeton's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Franklin Templeton's share price for today is €29.31.
Franklin Templeton's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €1.265.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Franklin Templeton's current Enterprise Value is €28,391 Mil.
Franklin Templeton's EBITDA 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 €1,685 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-EBITDA of 16.85 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Franklin Templeton. This is 117% above median its historical median of 7.78. Over the past decade, Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.70 to 22.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Templeton ranks #372 out of 509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Franklin Templeton's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Franklin Templeton's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.85 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 7.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.70 to a high of 22.00. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. Franklin Templeton's value of 16.85 is 96.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Templeton ranks #372 out of 509 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-EBITDA compare to CG and CRBG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Franklin Templeton ranks #372 out of 509 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Franklin Templeton in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. Franklin Templeton's value of 16.85 is 96.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Templeton's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.70 to 22.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.78 vs. the industry median of 8.57, 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-EBITDA for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 8.57, based on 509 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Templeton's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.85 is 96.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Franklin Templeton. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Templeton's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.85, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 7.78. 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 €29.31 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.85, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 7.78 and 96.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 8.57. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Templeton (FRA:FRK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.85 as of Aug. 19, 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 €29.31 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.75.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Templeton to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FRK:
EV-to-EBITDA: 16.85 (117% above median its 10-year median of 7.78)
GF Value™: €22.75 vs. price of €29.31 (28.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.6% above the Asset Management median (#372 of 509)
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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