Franklin Templeton, Inc. (BEN) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Franklin Templeton provides investment services for individual and institutional investors. At the end of July 2026, the company had $1.798 trillion in managed assets, composed primarily of equity...
Franklin Templeton, Inc. (BEN) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 19.37 (historical range: 6.19–46.95, median: 15.08), placing it at the 66th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.69 (range: 1.10–2.46, 59th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 12.41 (range: 3.74–29.31, 66th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), Franklin Templeton, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 109% over the observed period (from an average of 12.1 to 25.3).
Franklin Templeton, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 19.37 | 15.08 | 66th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.69 | 1.63 | 59th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 | 10.44 | 66th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 1.47% | 7.96% | 6th | expensive relative to its history |
Franklin Templeton, Inc. (BEN) Valuation & P/E History
Franklin Templeton, Inc. (BEN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Investment Advice industry currently trading at $30.94 with a market capitalization of $15.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for BEN based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 19.37 is above the historical median of 15.08, placing BEN at the 66th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.69 compares to a median of 1.63.
BEN Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Franklin Templeton, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether BEN is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests BEN is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Franklin Templeton, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is BEN Overvalued or Undervalued?
Franklin Templeton, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 64 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive BEN is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full BEN analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.BEN trades on NYSE. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.