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Franklin Universal TrustFT 32 EV-to-FCF is 20.60 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 22.00. GuruFocus rates FT with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 Asset Management companies, Franklin Universal Trust ranks worse than 62.71% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Franklin Universal Trust's Enterprise Value is $263.51 Mil.
Franklin Universal Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $12.79 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Universal Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is 20.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Universal Trust's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.37 Med: 22 Max: 56.68
Current: 20.6
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Franklin Universal Trust was 56.68. The lowest was 13.37. And the median was 22.00.
FT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 62.71% of 936
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.495
vs FT: 20.60
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 Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) 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 Universal Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Franklin Universal Trust's share price for today is $8.10.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Franklin Universal Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $1.300.
* 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 Universal Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Franklin Universal Trust EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Universal Trust'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 Universal Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Universal Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Universal Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Franklin Universal Trust's current Enterprise Value is $263.51 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Franklin Universal Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $12.79 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 Universal Trust (FT) has a EV-to-FCF of 20.60 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Franklin Universal Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.00. Over the past decade, Franklin Universal Trust's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.37 to 56.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Universal Trust ranks #587 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Franklin Universal Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
Franklin Universal Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 20.60 is near median its 10-year median of 22.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.37 to a high of 56.68. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. Franklin Universal Trust's value of 20.60 is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Universal Trust ranks #587 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franklin Universal Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Universal Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to DMB and ETX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Franklin Universal Trust ranks #587 out of 936 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Franklin Universal Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. Franklin Universal Trust's value of 20.60 is 42.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Universal Trust's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.37 to 56.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.00 vs. the industry median of 14.50, Franklin Universal 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 EV-to-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.50, based on 936 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 Universal Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 20.60 is 42.1% 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 Universal Trust 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 Universal Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 20.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Universal Trust stock overvalued right now?
Franklin Universal Trust (FT) has a current EV-to-FCF of 20.60. The current EV-to-FCF is 20.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.00 and 42.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.50. Franklin Universal Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 7 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 Universal Trust (FT), the current EV-to-FCF is 20.60 as of Jul. 16, 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.
Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end management investment company focused on providing high current income while preserving capital. Its secondary objective is to achieve income growth through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The fund invests in two asset classes: high-yield bonds and utility stocks. It applies fundamental research to build a diversified high-yield bond portfolio and targets utility companies with attractive dividend yields and a history of increasing dividends.
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