FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR (FTF)

US35472T1016

6.74  +0.01 (+0.15%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to FTF. FTF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. FTF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. FTF is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FTF had positive earnings in the past year.
FTF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FTF 4 years were profitable.
FTF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

The last Return On Invested Capital (5.18%) for FTF is above the 3 year average (4.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.83%
ROE 11.56%
ROIC 5.18%
ROA(3y)1.49%
ROA(5y)2.66%
ROE(3y)2.19%
ROE(5y)3.92%
ROIC(3y)4.37%
ROIC(5y)3.86%

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FTF has grown nicely.
FTF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTF has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 69.31%
PM (TTM) 88.6%
GM 70.36%
OM growth 3Y-2.53%
OM growth 5Y-1.42%
PM growth 3Y18.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.26%
GM growth 5Y-1.19%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, FTF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
FTF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FTF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

FTF has an Altman-Z score of 1.15. This is a bad value and indicates that FTF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FTF is 3.61, which is a good value as it means it would take FTF, 3.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that FTF is not too dependend on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 3.61
Altman-Z 1.15
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

FTF has a Current Ratio of 0.19. This is a bad value and indicates that FTF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTF has a Quick Ratio of 0.19. This is a bad value and indicates that FTF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 214.76% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FTF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.97% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, FTF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.28% in the last year.
FTF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)214.76%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%240.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.28%
Revenue growth 3Y22.52%
Revenue growth 5Y15.45%
Sales Q2Q%6.3%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.12, the valuation of FTF can be described as very reasonable.
FTF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 30.52.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.12
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.92
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.91%, FTF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FTF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.26.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.91%

5.2 History

The dividend of FTF decreases each year by -9.15%.
FTF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

85.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FTF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP85.46%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR

NYSEARCA:FTF (9/16/2024, 9:46:17 AM)

6.74

+0.01 (+0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
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GICS IndustryGroupN/A
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Market Cap272.36M
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PE 8.12
Fwd PE N/A
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.83%
ROE 11.56%
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ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM 69.31%
PM (TTM) 88.6%
GM 70.36%
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Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
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Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
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EPS 1Y (TTM)214.76%
EPS 3Y31.97%
EPS 5Y
EPS Q2Q%
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EPS Next 2Y
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.28%
Revenue growth 3Y22.52%
Revenue growth 5Y
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