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Franklin ResourcesMEX:BEN 60 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.59 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 7.73. GuruFocus rates MEX:BEN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN357.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Asset Management companies, Franklin Resources ranks worse than 73.92% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Franklin Resources's enterprise value is MXN553,641 Mil.
Franklin Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN33,373 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Resources's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BEN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.7 Med: 7.73 Max: 22
Current: 17.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Franklin Resources was 22.00. The lowest was 2.70. And the median was 7.73.
MEX:BEN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.92% of 510
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8.605
vs MEX:BEN: 17.44
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 Resources (MEX:BEN) 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 Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Franklin Resources's share price for today is MXN565.47.
Franklin Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN23.754.
* 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 Resources'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 Resources'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 Resources EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Resources's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Resources's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Franklin Resources's current Enterprise Value is MXN553,641 Mil.
Franklin Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN33,373 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 Resources (MEX:BEN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.59 as of Aug. 02, 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 Resources. This is 115% above median its historical median of 7.73. Over the past decade, Franklin Resources' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.70 to 22.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Resources ranks #377 out of 510 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Franklin Resources' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Franklin Resources' current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.59 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 7.73. 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 8.61. Franklin Resources' value of 16.59 is 92.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Resources ranks #377 out of 510 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franklin Resources has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Resources' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CG and CRBG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Franklin Resources ranks #377 out of 510 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Franklin Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61. Franklin Resources' value of 16.59 is 92.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Resources' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.70 to 22.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.73 vs. the industry median of 8.61, Franklin Resources 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 8.61, based on 510 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 Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.59 is 92.8% 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 Resources. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.59, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 7.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Resources (MEX:BEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN357.22, compared to a current price of MXN565.47 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.59, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 7.73 and 92.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 8.61. Franklin Resources' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Resources (MEX:BEN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.59 as of Aug. 02, 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 Resources (MEX:BEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN565.47 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN357.22.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BEN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 16.59 (115% above median its 10-year median of 7.73)
GF Value™: MXN357.22 vs. price of MXN565.47 (58.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.8% above the Asset Management median (#377 of 510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BEN 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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