Franklin Templeton Inc.
BENFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeFranklin Templeton Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager. Valued at $15.78B, BEN is a large-cap name in its sector. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships.
Market Cap
$15.78B
Beta
1.58
P/E (TTM)
21.13
P/E (Fwd)
9.84
EPS (TTM)
$1.47
EPS (Fwd)
$3.16
ROE
7.9%
ROA
2.6%
Cash
$2.67B
Total Debt
$3.57B
Free CF
-$2.99B
52W Change
32.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BEN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, BEN finished 0.16% below its 150-day moving average ($30.76) and 4.46% above its 200-day moving average ($29.40). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BEN overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, BEN's RSI(14) was 33.5, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, BEN has $2.67B in cash with $3.57B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$2.99B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 7.9% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $8.28B (2022) to $8.77B (2025).
Franklin Templeton Inc.'s elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing BEN's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.