Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Operating Margin: 9.34%
Is Franklin Resources, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Franklin Resources, Inc.'s operating margin of 9.34% is 37% below its 5-year average of 14.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.81%–22.25%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 59.66% above its 12-month average of 5.85%.
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BEN Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
9.34%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
5.85%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
11.80%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
14.71%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
23.28%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
27.30%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
28.37%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+59.66%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-20.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-36.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-59.88%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-65.78%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-67.08%
BEN Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) | $16.70B | 9.34% | 5.85% | 11.80% | 14.71% |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $16.03B | 16.21% | 20.86% | 21.67% | 20.60% |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.33B | 26.79% | 28.76% | 28.02% | 27.63% |
| Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) | $12.93B | 9.42% | 8.15% | 6.74% | 6.76% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $21.27B | 12.56% | 8.66% | -2.78% | -16.52% |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.25B | 12.62% | 11.71% | 11.02% | 8.19% |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) | $24.00B | 12.36% | 10.39% | 15.08% | 14.18% |
| KeyCorp (KEY) | $24.61B | 22.20% | 8.61% | 14.51% | 20.70% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.68B | 22.85% | 23.05% | 23.22% | 25.99% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.80B | 22.73% | 14.66% | 14.25% | 15.24% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
73.8%
Operating Margin
9.3%
Franklin Resources, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Franklin Resources, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The operating margin for BEN stock is 9.34%.
- Is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Franklin Resources, Inc.'s operating margin of 9.34% is 37% below its 5-year average of 14.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.81%–22.25%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The TTM average operating margin for BEN stock is 5.85%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for BEN stock is 11.80%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for BEN stock is 14.71%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for BEN stock is 23.28%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for BEN stock is 27.30%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for BEN stock is 28.37%.
Franklin Resources, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 6.89% |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.81% |
| 2023-09-30 | 14.04% |
| 2022-09-30 | 21.44% |
| 2021-09-30 | 22.25% |
| 2020-09-30 | 18.84% |
| 2019-09-30 | 25.87% |
| 2018-09-30 | 32.69% |
| 2017-09-30 | 35.42% |
| 2016-09-30 | 35.75% |
| 2015-09-30 | 38.09% |
| 2014-09-30 | 37.93% |
| 2013-09-30 | 36.58% |
| 2012-09-30 | 35.42% |
| 2011-09-30 | 37.25% |
| 2010-09-30 | 33.46% |
| 2009-09-30 | 28.67% |
| 2008-09-30 | 34.80% |
| 2007-09-30 | 33.32% |
| 2006-09-30 | 32.34% |
| 2005-09-30 | 29.89% |
| 2004-09-30 | 27.07% |
| 2003-09-30 | 24.62% |
| 2002-09-30 | 23.21% |
| 2001-09-30 | 21.74% |
| 2000-09-30 | 28.35% |
| 1999-09-30 | 23.83% |
| 1998-09-30 | 24.91% |
| 1997-09-30 | 27.34% |
| 1996-09-30 | 27.45% |
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