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Franklin ResourcesBSP:F1RA34 77 EV-to-FCF is 31.19 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 16.48. GuruFocus rates BSP:F1RA34 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$115.90. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Franklin Resources ranks worse than 78.18% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Franklin Resources's Enterprise Value is R$162,750 Mil.
Franklin Resources's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5,218 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Resources's EV-to-FCF for today is 31.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Resources's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:F1RA34'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.08 Med: 16.48 Max: 297.8
Current: 33.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Franklin Resources was 297.80. The lowest was -50.08. And the median was 16.48.
BSP:F1RA34's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 78.18% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.5
vs BSP:F1RA34: 33.78
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (BSP:F1RA34) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 R$172.98.
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 R$7.031.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Franklin Resources EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Franklin Resources EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Resources's EV-to-FCF 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.
BSP:F1RA34 vs CG, ARCC, CRBG: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Franklin Resources's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Resources's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Resources's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Franklin Resources's current Enterprise Value is R$162,750 Mil.
Franklin Resources's Free Cash Flow 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 R$5,218 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 (BSP:F1RA34) has a EV-to-FCF of 31.19 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Franklin Resources and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 16.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Resources ranks #731 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Franklin Resources' EV-to-FCF too high?
Franklin Resources' current EV-to-FCF of 31.19 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 16.48. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. Franklin Resources' value of 31.19 is 115.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Resources ranks #731 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Resources has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Resources' EV-to-FCF compare to CG and ARCC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Franklin Resources ranks #731 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Franklin Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. Franklin Resources' value of 31.19 is 115.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.48 vs. the industry median of 14.50, 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.50, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Resources's current EV-to-FCF of 31.19 is 115.1% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Franklin Resources and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Resources's current EV-to-FCF is 31.19, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 16.48. 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?
Franklin Resources (BSP:F1RA34) has a current EV-to-FCF of 31.19. The stock's GF Value™ is R$115.90, compared to a current price of R$172.98 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 31.19, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 16.48 and 115.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.50. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Resources (BSP:F1RA34), the current EV-to-FCF is 31.19 as of Jul. 15, 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 (BSP:F1RA34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$172.98 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$115.90.
Key valuation signals for BSP:F1RA34:
EV-to-FCF: 31.19 (89% above median its 10-year median of 16.48)
GF Value™: R$115.90 vs. price of R$172.98 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.1% above the Asset Management median (#731 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:F1RA34 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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