Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) Short-Term Debt: £20.1 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:FRANL Franchise Brands PLC CHIX:FRANL
67 GF Score
Price £1.52
GF Value £1.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Franchise Brands Short-Term Debt?

Franchise Brands CHIX:FRANL +0.66% 67 Short-Term Debt is £20.1 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRANL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Franchise Brands's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £20.1 Mil.

Franchise Brands's quarterly Short-Term Debt increased from Jun. 2025 (£9.4 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£17.2 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (£17.2 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (£20.1 Mil).

Franchise Brands's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 (£9.3 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (£9.3 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (£9.3 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£17.2 Mil).

Franchise Brands Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Franchise Brands Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Franchise Brands Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Franchise Brands Short-Term Debt Chart

Franchise Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
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Franchise Brands Semi-Annual Data
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of £20.1 Mil mean?
Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) has a Short-Term Debt of £20.1 Mil as of Jun. 2026.
Is Franchise Brands' Short-Term Debt too high?
Franchise Brands' current Short-Term Debt is £20.1 Mil. Overall, Franchise Brands has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchise Brands' Short-Term Debt compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Franchise Brands' Short-Term Debt of £20.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for a Business Services company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Franchise Brands's current Short-Term Debt is £20.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchise Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.63, compared to a current price of £1.52 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is £20.1 Mil. Franchise Brands' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL), the current Short-Term Debt is £20.1 Mil as of Jun. 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.52 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.63. GuruFocus considers Franchise Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FRANL:

  • Short-Term Debt: £20.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.63 vs. price of £1.52 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Franchise Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges FRAN:UK
Address Ashwood Court, Springwood Close, Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield, GBR, SK10 2XF
Franchise Brands PLC is a holding company engaged in franchising and related activities. Its brands associated with the company are Metro Rod, Chips Away, Barking Mad, Oven Clean, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta. Its operating segments are Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other operations, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Pirtek Europe segment.
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