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Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Franklin Universal Trust's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $60.77 Mil. Franklin Universal Trust's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $288.45 Mil.
Therefore, Franklin Universal Trust's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.21.
Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation
Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.
Franklin Universal Trust Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms
Franklin Universal Trust Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Universal Trust's Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Universal Trust Liabilities-to-Assets Chart
FT vs ETX, SCM, IDE: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Franklin Universal Trust's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Franklin Universal Trust's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Universal Trust's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.
Franklin Universal Trust Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.
Franklin Universal Trust's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:
* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.21 as of Feb. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Franklin Universal Trust and its competitors.
Is Franklin Universal Trust's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Franklin Universal Trust's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.21. Overall, Franklin Universal Trust has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Universal Trust's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to ETX and SCM?
Franklin Universal Trust's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.21 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 Liabilities-to-Assets for an Asset Management company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Franklin Universal Trust and its competitors. Franklin Universal Trust's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.21. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.21. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.21. Franklin Universal Trust's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Universal Trust (FT), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.21 as of Feb. 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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