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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.26

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.26 is 14% below its 5-year average of 0.31, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.26–0.35).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 5.26% below its 12-month average of 0.28.

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Debt to Equity

FT Debt to Equity Ratio

0.26

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

-15.30% 5Y
FT Debt to Equity Ratio

FT Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

FT Debt to Equity Ratio

FT Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

FT Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.26

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.28

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.31

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.31

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.31

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.31

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.30

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.26%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-13.99%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-13.89%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-14.78%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-13.88%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-11.54%

FT Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO EQUITY RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Franklin Universal Trust (FT)$200.80M0.260.280.310.31
DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs ›$162.78M0.040.321.410.94
Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs ›$158.30MN/AN/AN/AN/A
Global X - MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO)vs ›$122.80MN/AN/AN/AN/A
Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs ›$292.65M0.620.580.550.57
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs ›$315.84M0.200.200.270.33
CYBER HORNET S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF (ZZZ)vs ›$5.89MN/AN/AN/AN/A
Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs ›$536.66M1.021.020.690.58
WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs ›$633.98MN/AN/AN/AN/A
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (HIVE)vs ›$1.11B0.130.130.150.17

Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.26

Current Ratio

12.80

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
The debt to equity ratio for FT stock is 0.26.
Is Franklin Universal Trust's debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.26 is 14% below its 5-year average of 0.31, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.26–0.35).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for FT stock is 0.28.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for FT stock is 0.31.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for FT stock is 0.31.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for FT stock is 0.31.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for FT stock is 0.31.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for FT stock is 0.30.

FT Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-02-280.26
2025-08-310.28
2025-02-280.29
2024-08-310.29
2024-02-290.32
2023-08-310.35
2023-02-280.35
2022-08-310.32
2022-02-280.30
2021-08-310.29
2021-02-280.31
2020-08-310.32
2020-02-290.31
2019-08-310.30
2019-02-280.32
2018-08-310.32
2018-02-280.30
2017-08-310.29
2017-02-280.30
2016-08-310.31
2016-02-290.36
2015-08-310.34
2015-02-280.30
2014-08-310.29
2014-02-280.29
2013-08-310.31
2013-02-280.22
2012-08-310.22
2012-02-290.23
2011-08-310.24
2011-02-280.24
2010-08-310.25
2010-02-280.26
2009-08-310.29
2009-02-280.38
2008-08-310.37
2008-02-290.31
2007-08-310.29
2007-02-280.27
2006-08-310.28
2006-02-280.28
2005-08-310.28
2005-02-280.28
2004-08-310.30
2004-02-290.30
2003-08-310.35
2002-08-310.42
2001-08-310.38

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About Franklin Universal Trust

Established on September 23, 1988, Franklin Universal Trust operates as a U.S.-domiciled, closed-end balanced mutual fund. It was initiated by Franklin Resources, Inc. and is actively managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc. The fund directs its capital towards the public equity and fixed income markets throughout the United States, specifically focusing its equity investments on the utility sector. Employing fundamental analysis, it constructs a diverse portfolio comprising corporate debt instruments and dividend-yielding utility stocks. For performance evaluation, the trust measures its equity holdings against the S&P 500 Electric Utilities Index, while its fixed income components are benchmarked against the Credit Suisse High Yield.

San Mateo, CA
www.franklintempleton.com/retail/jsp_app/products/closed_end_fund.jsp?fundNumber=002
Financial Services / Asset Management
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
CEO
Rupert Harris Johnson Jr.
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