Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) EBITDA Margin: 16.12%
Is Franklin Resources, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Franklin Resources, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 16.12% is 30% below its 5-year average of 23.03%, near the low end of its 5-year range (16.12%–33.71%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 0.31% below its 12-month average of 16.17%.
BEN EBITDA Margin Chart
BEN Average EBITDA Margin Chart
BEN Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
BEN EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
16.12%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
16.17%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
20.82%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
23.03%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
29.87%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
33.01%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
37.34%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.31%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-22.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-30.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-46.03%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-51.17%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-56.83%
BEN Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) | $16.70B | 16.12% | 16.17% | 20.82% | 23.03% |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $16.03B | 44.71% | 44.72% | 38.80% | 38.24% |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.33B | 34.17% | 35.42% | 35.42% | 34.21% |
| Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) | $12.93B | 11.29% | 10.94% | 9.54% | 9.51% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $21.27B | 15.93% | 13.86% | 3.70% | -9.09% |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.25B | 18.32% | 17.56% | 16.98% | 14.82% |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) | $24.00B | 10.69% | 12.00% | 16.81% | 15.93% |
| KeyCorp (KEY) | $24.61B | 20.75% | 9.09% | 15.65% | 21.79% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.68B | 26.86% | 25.55% | 25.93% | 28.87% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.80B | 27.55% | 17.92% | 20.02% | 23.84% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
73.8%
EBITDA Margin
16.1%
Operating Margin
9.3%
Net Margin
9.0%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Franklin Resources, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Franklin Resources, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The EBITDA margin for BEN stock is 16.12%.
- Is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Franklin Resources, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 16.12% is 30% below its 5-year average of 23.03%, near the low end of its 5-year range (16.12%–33.71%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for BEN stock is 16.17%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for BEN stock is 20.82%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for BEN stock is 23.03%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for BEN stock is 29.87%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for BEN stock is 33.01%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for BEN stock is 37.34%.
Franklin Resources, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 16.12% |
| 2024-09-30 | 16.22% |
| 2023-09-30 | 24.30% |
| 2022-09-30 | 26.65% |
| 2021-09-30 | 33.71% |
| 2020-09-30 | 21.19% |
| 2019-09-30 | 31.11% |
| 2018-09-30 | 37.68% |
| 2017-09-30 | 41.94% |
| 2016-09-30 | 39.84% |
| 2015-09-30 | 39.82% |
| 2014-09-30 | 41.83% |
| 2013-09-30 | 39.66% |
| 2012-09-30 | 39.39% |
| 2011-09-30 | 38.52% |
| 2010-09-30 | 40.21% |
| 2009-09-30 | 35.14% |
| 2008-09-30 | 40.91% |
| 2007-09-30 | 43.30% |
| 2006-09-30 | 69.10% |
| 2005-09-30 | 67.44% |
| 2004-09-30 | 62.51% |
| 2003-09-30 | 60.56% |
| 2002-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2001-09-30 | 58.29% |
| 2000-09-30 | 63.51% |
| 1999-09-30 | 60.07% |
| 1998-09-30 | 65.00% |
| 1997-09-30 | 66.00% |
| 1996-09-30 | 65.81% |
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About Franklin Resources, Inc.
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company specializing in investment management. Operating through its various subsidiaries, the firm provides a comprehensive range of financial services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, institutions, pension funds, trusts, and partnerships. It designs and offers a suite of mutual funds, spanning strategies in equity, fixed income, balanced portfolios, and multi-asset classes. The company actively allocates capital across public stock markets, bond markets, and alternative investment opportunities. Founded in 1947, Franklin Resources is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional operational center located in Hyderabad, India.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Jennifer Johnson