FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:FELE • US3535141028
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This FELE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FELE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FELE was profitable.
- In the past year FELE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- FELE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years FELE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of FELE (7.53%) is better than 75.57% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.07%, FELE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.04%, FELE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FELE is above the industry average of 10.06%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.53% | ||
| ROE | 11.07% | ||
| ROIC | 13.04% |
ROA(3y)9.51%
ROA(5y)9.85%
ROE(3y)13.74%
ROE(5y)14.97%
ROIC(3y)13.66%
ROIC(5y)13.82%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of FELE (6.87%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FELE has declined.
- FELE has a Operating Margin of 12.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: FELE outperforms 63.36% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FELE has grown nicely.
- FELE has a better Gross Margin (35.47%) than 64.89% of its industry peers.
- FELE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.87% | ||
| GM | 35.47% |
OM growth 3Y-0.13%
OM growth 5Y3.48%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-2.99%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
2. FELE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FELE is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FELE has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, FELE has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, FELE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.95 indicates that FELE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.95, FELE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- FELE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.86. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FELE (0.86) is better than 87.79% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that FELE is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of FELE (0.10) is better than 75.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC10.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- FELE has a Current Ratio of 2.79. This indicates that FELE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of FELE (2.79) is better than 72.52% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that FELE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.18, FELE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. FELE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.83% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- FELE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.44%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.31% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.83%
EPS 3Y1.23%
EPS 5Y13.74%
EPS Q2Q%23.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.41%
Revenue growth 5Y11.31%
Sales Q2Q%9.93%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FELE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.40% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FELE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. FELE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.07, FELE is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FELE.
- FELE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.97, the valuation of FELE can be described as rather expensive.
- FELE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FELE is cheaper than 63.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- FELE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FELE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FELE is cheaper than 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- FELE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FELE is cheaper than 66.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of FELE may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as FELE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)1.68
EPS Next 2Y12.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. FELE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%, FELE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.12, FELE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, FELE is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FELE grows each year by 11.64%, which is quite nice.
- FELE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- FELE has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.64%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
5.3 Sustainability
- 34.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FELE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of FELE is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.15%
EPS Next 2Y12.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
FELE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
99.44
-0.75 (-0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Industry Strength57.76
Industry Growth54.66
Earnings (Last)04-28 2026-04-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-27 2026-07-27
Inst Owners89.63%
Inst Owner Change-0.12%
Ins Owners6.37%
Ins Owner Change5.37%
Market Cap4.39B
Revenue(TTM)2.13B
Net Income(TTM)146.39M
Analysts78.18
Price Target113.99 (14.63%)
Short Float %1.38%
Short Ratio1.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
Yearly Dividend1.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.64%
DP34.15%
Div Incr Years22
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date02-05 2026-02-05 (0.28)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.6%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.54%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.67%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.26%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.13%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.99%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.05%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.63%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.86%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.71%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.66%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.97 | ||
| P/S | 2.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.39 | ||
| P/B | 3.32 | ||
| P/tB | 6.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.41 |
EPS(TTM)4.31
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)5.24
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)4.38
FCFY4.41%
OCF(TTM)5.41
OCFY5.44%
SpS48.25
BVpS29.94
TBVpS15.23
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)1.68
Graham Number53.8861 (-45.81%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.53% | ||
| ROE | 11.07% | ||
| ROCE | 16.85% | ||
| ROIC | 13.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.52% | ||
| OM | 12.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.87% | ||
| GM | 35.47% | ||
| FCFM | 9.08% |
ROA(3y)9.51%
ROA(5y)9.85%
ROE(3y)13.74%
ROE(5y)14.97%
ROIC(3y)13.66%
ROIC(5y)13.82%
ROICexc(3y)15.12%
ROICexc(5y)14.89%
ROICexgc(3y)27.22%
ROICexgc(5y)27.48%
ROCE(3y)17.66%
ROCE(5y)17.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.85%
OM growth 3Y-0.13%
OM growth 5Y3.48%
PM growth 3Y-9.03%
PM growth 5Y-2.99%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 72.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 27.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.95 |
F-Score5
WACC10.54%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)75.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.01%
Profit Quality(3y)132.29%
Profit Quality(5y)98.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.83%
EPS 3Y1.23%
EPS 5Y13.74%
EPS Q2Q%23.88%
EPS Next Y11.97%
EPS Next 2Y12.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.41%
Revenue growth 5Y11.31%
Sales Q2Q%9.93%
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.12%
EBIT growth 3Y1.28%
EBIT growth 5Y15.19%
EBIT Next Year28.53%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.9%
FCF growth 3Y47.92%
FCF growth 5Y0.48%
OCF growth 1Y-8.6%
OCF growth 3Y32.93%
OCF growth 5Y2.43%
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC / FELE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FELE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FELE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) stock?
The financial health rating of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) stock?
The dividend rating of FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO INC (FELE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.15%.