Franklin Resources, Inc.
BENFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management
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Daily timeframeFranklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager. The company carries a $17.48B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships.
Market Cap
$17.48B
Beta
1.58
P/E (TTM)
25.29
P/E (Fwd)
10.84
EPS (TTM)
$1.33
EPS (Fwd)
$3.10
ROE
6.7%
ROA
2.6%
Cash
$2.57B
Total Debt
$3.43B
Free CF
-$242.1M
52W Change
38.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, BEN has $2.57B in cash with $3.43B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$242.1M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 6.7% 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 Resources, 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. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing BEN.