Franklin Resources (FRA:FRK) EPS (Basic): €1.13 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:FRK Franklin Resources Inc FRA:FRK
77 GF Score
Price €29.31
GF Value €18.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Franklin Resources EPS (Basic)?

Franklin Resources FRA:FRK +2.13% 77 EPS (Basic) is €1.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FRK with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Franklin Resources's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.42. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.13.

Franklin Resources's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.42. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.13.

Franklin Resources's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.61. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21.

During the past 12 months, Franklin Resources's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -15.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -6.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -0.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Franklin Resources's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 79.60% per year. The lowest was -24.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.


Franklin Resources  (FRA:FRK) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


Franklin Resources EPS (Basic) Related Terms


Franklin Resources EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Resources's EPS (Basic) 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 Resources EPS (Basic) Chart

Franklin Resources Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.04 2.56 1.61 0.77 0.78

Franklin Resources Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) 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 0.24 0.13 0.18 0.39 0.42
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Franklin Resources EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Franklin Resources's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Sep. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(447.215-0)/516.700
=0.87

Franklin Resources's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(231.993-0)/517.500
=0.45

EPS (Basic) 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 €1.13

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €1.13 mean?
Franklin Resources (FRA:FRK) has a EPS (Basic) of €1.13 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Franklin Resources and its competitors.
Is Franklin Resources' EPS (Basic) too high?
Franklin Resources' current EPS (Basic) is €1.13. Overall, Franklin Resources 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 Resources' EPS (Basic) compare to CG and PS?
Franklin Resources' EPS (Basic) of €1.13 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Franklin Resources and its competitors. Franklin Resources's current EPS (Basic) is €1.13. 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 (FRA:FRK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.75, compared to a current price of €29.31 — trading 56.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €1.13. Franklin Resources' 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Resources (FRA:FRK), the current EPS (Basic) is €1.13 as of Mar. 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 (FRA:FRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.31 is trading 56.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.75. GuruFocus considers Franklin Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FRK:

  • EPS (Basic): €1.13
  • GF Value™: €18.75 vs. price of €29.31 (56.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

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 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.
77GF Score

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