Franklin Universal Trust (FT) EBITDA Margin: 119.92%
Is Franklin Universal Trust’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Franklin Universal Trust's EBITDA margin of 119.92% is 63% above its 4-year average of 73.55%, near the high end of its 4-year range (-25.92%–178.38%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 5.28% above its 12-month average of 113.91%.
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FT Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
FT EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
119.92%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
113.91%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
47.34%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
73.55%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
78.51%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
96.30%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
110.98%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+153.30%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+63.05%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+52.74%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+24.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+8.06%
FT Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Universal Trust (FT) | $200.80M | 119.92% | 113.91% | 47.34% | 73.55% |
| DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT)vs › | $162.78M | 91.98% | 29.06% | -1193.83% | -1084.01% |
| Blackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust (BMN)vs › | $158.30M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Global X - MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO)vs › | $122.80M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)vs › | $292.65M | 19.89% | 19.03% | 25.52% | 26.47% |
| BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs › | $315.84M | 83.15% | 82.45% | 54.97% | 32.98% |
| CYBER HORNET S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF (ZZZ)vs › | $5.89M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs › | $536.66M | 2.34% | 2.34% | 17.49% | 25.31% |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs › | $633.98M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (HIVE)vs › | $1.11B | 9.12% | 17.09% | 18.86% | 39.32% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
86.9%
EBITDA Margin
119.9%
Operating Margin
198.9%
Net Margin
179.5%
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 Universal Trust 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 Universal Trust EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The EBITDA margin for FT stock is 119.92%.
- Is Franklin Universal Trust's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Franklin Universal Trust's EBITDA margin of 119.92% is 63% above its 4-year average of 73.55%, near the high end of its 4-year range (-25.92%–178.38%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for FT stock is 113.91%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for FT stock is 47.34%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for FT stock is 73.55%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for FT stock is 78.51%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for FT stock is 96.30%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for FT stock is 110.98%.
Franklin Universal Trust EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | 119.92% |
| 2024-08-31 | 107.89% |
| 2023-08-31 | -12.52% |
| 2022-08-31 | -25.92% |
| 2021-08-31 | 178.38% |
| 2019-08-31 | 108.75% |
| 2018-08-31 | 138.03% |
| 2017-08-31 | 0.00% |
| 2016-08-31 | 84.96% |
| 2015-08-31 | 85.61% |
| 2014-08-31 | 85.63% |
| 2013-08-31 | 86.91% |
| 2012-08-31 | 266.54% |
| 2011-08-31 | 172.08% |
| 2010-08-31 | 294.44% |
| 2009-08-31 | -275.50% |
| 2008-08-31 | -74.57% |
| 2007-08-31 | 163.02% |
| 2006-08-31 | 57.61% |
| 2005-08-31 | 271.82% |
| 2004-08-31 | 326.55% |
| 2003-08-31 | 258.21% |
| 2002-08-31 | -381.65% |
| 2001-08-31 | -92.33% |
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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.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Rupert Harris Johnson Jr.