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FRANKLIN LTD DUR INC TR (FTF) Stock Overview

USA - NYSEARCA:FTF - US35472T1016

6.39 USD
-0.01 (-0.16%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 12:21:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall FTF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated FTF against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. FTF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, FTF is valued expensive at the moment.


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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.
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

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.
FTF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.
FTF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FTF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 1.09, 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 1.09
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.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 214.78% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
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)214.78%
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.70 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTF.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, FTF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.7
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 8.46
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 11.42%, 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 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.42%

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.
The dividend of FTF decreased 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

FTF pays out 85.46% of its income as dividend. 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 (9/19/2025, 12:21:01 PM)

6.39

-0.01 (-0.16%)

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 Change-2.69%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap258.22M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio0.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.42%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.15%
DP85.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-18 2025-08-18 (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 7.7
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 6.82
P/FCF 8.46
P/OCF 8.46
P/B 0.89
P/tB 0.89
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY12.99%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.76
FCFY11.82%
OCF(TTM)0.76
OCFY11.82%
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 1.09
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