Franklin Global Trust (CHIX:FRGTL) Equity-to-Asset: 0.99 (As of Jul. 2025) — Near Median

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What is Franklin Global Trust Equity-to-Asset?

Franklin Global Trust CHIX:FRGTL 42 Equity-to-Asset is 0.99 as of Jul. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRGTL with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Franklin Global Trust's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was £197.52 Mil. Franklin Global Trust's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was £200.06 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Global Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 0.99.

The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Global Trust's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:FRGTl' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89   Med: 0.99   Max: 1
Current: 0.99

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Franklin Global Trust was 1.00. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 0.99.

CHIX:FRGTl's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.83 vs CHIX:FRGTl: 0.99

Franklin Global Trust  (CHIX:FRGTl) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Franklin Global Trust Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Franklin Global Trust Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Global Trust's Equity-to-Asset 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 Global Trust Equity-to-Asset Chart

Franklin Global Trust Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 0.91 0.89 0.96 0.99

Franklin Global Trust Semi-Annual Data
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Equity-to-Asset 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 0.90 0.96 0.96 0.99 0.99

CHIX:FRGTL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Franklin Global Trust's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Global Trust Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Global Trust's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Global Trust's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Franklin Global Trust Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Franklin Global Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jan. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=232.226/234.535
=0.99

Franklin Global Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jul. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=197.515/200.058
=0.99

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 mean?
Franklin Global Trust (CHIX:FRGTL) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 as of Jul. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Franklin Global Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Franklin Global Trust's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.89 to 1.00.
Is Franklin Global Trust's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Franklin Global Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 is near median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 1.00. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Franklin Global Trust's value of 0.99 is 19.3% above this industry median. Overall, Franklin Global Trust has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Global Trust's Equity-to-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
Franklin Global Trust's Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Franklin Global Trust's value of 0.99 is 19.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Global Trust's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.89 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Franklin Global Trust 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,619 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Global Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99 is 19.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Franklin Global Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Global Trust's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Global Trust stock overvalued right now?
Franklin Global Trust (CHIX:FRGTL) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.99. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 19.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. Franklin Global Trust's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Global Trust (CHIX:FRGTL), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.99 as of Jul. 2025. 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.

Franklin Global Trust Business Description

Address 5 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 8BH
Franklin Global Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment trust company. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term returns over the total return from the MSCI All Country World Index.
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