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FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR (FTF) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - NYSEARCA:FTF - US35472T1016

6.05 USD
+0.02 (+0.33%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 8:06:02 PM
6.04 USD
-0.01 (-0.17%)
After Hours: 11/18/2025, 8:06:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to FTF. FTF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FTF have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, FTF is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 3 year average ROIC (4.37%) for FTF is below the current ROIC(5.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

The number of shares outstanding for FTF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FTF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FTF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.02, we must say that FTF is in the distress zone and 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.
FTF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 3.61
Altman-Z 1.02
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

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
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 17.28% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.29, the valuation of FTF can be described as very cheap.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, FTF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.29
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 8.01
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

FTF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.08%, which is a nice return.
FTF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.08%

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.
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

FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR

NYSEARCA:FTF (11/18/2025, 8:06:02 PM)

After market: 6.04 -0.01 (-0.17%)

6.05

+0.02 (+0.33%)

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 Owners42.65%
Inst Owner Change-3.27%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap244.48M
Revenue(TTM)37.86M
Net Income(TTM)33.55M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.09%
Short Ratio0.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.08%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.15%
DP85.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (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 7.29
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 6.46
P/FCF 8.01
P/OCF 8.01
P/B 0.84
P/tB 0.84
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY13.72%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.76
FCFY12.49%
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY12.49%
SpS0.94
BVpS7.18
TBVpS7.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.58
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.06%
ROICexgc 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 1.02
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

FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR / FTF FAQ

What does FTF do?

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company went IPO on 2003-08-27. Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (the Fund) is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary objective is to provide high, current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund invests in a diversified mix of fixed income securities, primarily high yield corporate bonds, floating-rate corporate loans and mortgage-and other asset-backed securities. The company invests in various sectors, which include aerospace and defense, airlines, auto components, automobiles, banks, beverage, biotechnology, building products, capital markets, chemicals, commercial services and supplies, construction and engineering, containers and packaging, distributors, electric utilities, entertainment, insurance, media, metals and mining, Internet and direct marketing retail, information technology services, oil, gas and consumable fuels, paper and forest products, and wireless telecommunication services. The Fund's investment manager is Franklin Advisers, Inc.


Can you provide the latest stock price for FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR?

The current stock price of FTF is 6.05 USD. The price increased by 0.33% in the last trading session.


How is the ChartMill rating for FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR?

FTF has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 3 out of 10.


Which stock exchange lists FTF stock?

FTF stock is listed on the NYSE Arca exchange.