FKWL (Franklin Wireless) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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FKWL Franklin Wireless Corp FKWL
46 GF Score
Price $2.38
GF Value $4.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Franklin Wireless Profitability Rank?

Franklin Wireless FKWL -0.87% 46 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FKWL with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Franklin Wireless has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Franklin Wireless's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -43.87%. As of today, Franklin Wireless's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Franklin Wireless Profitability Rank Related Terms


FKWL vs BOSC, FIEE, UTSI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Franklin Wireless's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Wireless Profitability Rank vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Franklin Wireless's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Wireless's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Franklin Wireless Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Franklin Wireless has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Franklin Wireless's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1.511 / 3.444
=-43.87 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Franklin Wireless has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Franklin Wireless (FKWL) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Franklin Wireless and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Franklin Wireless' Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Franklin Wireless' Profitability Rank too high?
Franklin Wireless' current Profitability Rank of 3 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Franklin Wireless has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Wireless' Profitability Rank compare to BOSC and FIEE?
Franklin Wireless' Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Franklin Wireless' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Franklin Wireless and its competitors. Franklin Wireless's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless (FKWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.15, compared to a current price of $2.38 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Franklin Wireless' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Wireless (FKWL), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Wireless (FKWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.38 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.15. GuruFocus considers Franklin Wireless to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FKWL:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.15 vs. price of $2.38 (42.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Franklin Wireless Business Description

Address 3940 Ruffin Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA, USA, 92123
Franklin Wireless Corp is a provider of wireless solutions, including mobile hotspots, routers, and modems, as well as hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems, and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a range of vertical markets, including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, and telematics.
46GF Score

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