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FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR (FTF) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSEARCA:FTF - NYSE Arca - US35472T1016 - Currency: USD

6.48  -0.01 (-0.15%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, FTF scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FTF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FTF have multiple concerns. FTF is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FTF was profitable.
FTF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FTF 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years FTF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
FTF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFTF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M -20M

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%
FTF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFTF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

FTF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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%
FTF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFTF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 -50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FTF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FTF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FTF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FTF Yearly Shares OutstandingFTF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M
FTF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFTF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.10, we must say that FTF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FTF has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.61. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FTF would need 3.61 years to pay back of 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 1.1
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
FTF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFTF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.19 indicates that FTF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.19 indicates that FTF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
FTF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFTF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FTF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 214.78%, which is quite impressive.
FTF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.96% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 17.28% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, FTF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)214.78%
EPS 3Y31.96%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%240.53%
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.
FTF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFTF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FTF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.81.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. FTF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.81
Fwd PE N/A
FTF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFTF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.58
EV/EBITDA N/A
FTF Per share dataFTF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

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 11.39%, 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 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.39%

5.2 History

The dividend of FTF decreases each year by -9.15%.
FTF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FTF has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.15%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
FTF Yearly Dividends per shareFTF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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
FTF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFTF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M -20M
FTF Dividend Payout.FTF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FTF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR

NYSEARCA:FTF (7/11/2025, 8:16:48 PM)

6.48

-0.01 (-0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners42.48%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap261.86M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.22%
Short Ratio0.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.39%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.15%
DP85.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (0.0615)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.81
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 6.92
P/FCF 8.58
P/OCF 8.58
P/B 0.9
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY12.81%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.76
FCFY11.66%
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY11.66%
SpS0.94
BVpS7.18
TBVpS7.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.83%
ROE 11.56%
ROCE 6.77%
ROIC 5.18%
ROICexc 5.21%
ROICexgc 5.21%
OM 69.31%
PM (TTM) 88.6%
GM 70.36%
FCFM 80.62%
ROA(3y)1.49%
ROA(5y)2.66%
ROE(3y)2.19%
ROE(5y)3.92%
ROIC(3y)4.37%
ROIC(5y)3.86%
ROICexc(3y)4.42%
ROICexc(5y)3.89%
ROICexgc(3y)4.42%
ROICexgc(5y)3.89%
ROCE(3y)5.93%
ROCE(5y)5.19%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.06%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.52%
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%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 3.61
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 90.99%
Current Ratio 0.19
Quick Ratio 0.19
Altman-Z 1.1
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)214.78%
EPS 3Y31.96%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%240.53%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.28%
Revenue growth 3Y22.52%
Revenue growth 5Y15.45%
Sales Q2Q%6.3%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.98%
EBIT growth 3Y19.42%
EBIT growth 5Y13.81%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y186.2%
FCF growth 3Y8.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y186.2%
OCF growth 3Y8.43%
OCF growth 5YN/A