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Franklin Universal Trust (FT) Enterprise Value (EV): $260.75M

The enterprise value (EV) for Franklin Universal Trust (FT) is $260.75M as of Thursday, June 25, 2026.

FT Enterprise Value (EV) Metrics

ENTERPRISE VALUE (EV)

$260.75M

Enterprise Value Calculation

Market Cap

$200.80M

+

Total Debt

$60.00M

Cash

$55756.00

=

Enterprise Value

$260.75M

EV-Based Valuation Multiples

EV/EBITDA

Not meaningful

EV/Sales

Not meaningful

EV/FCF

Not meaningful

Why use EV instead of Market Cap?

  • EV accounts for debt - an acquirer must pay or assume it
  • EV deducts cash - the acquirer effectively receives it
  • EV enables fair comparison of companies with different capital structures
  • EV-based ratios (EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales) are capital structure neutral

Franklin Universal Trust Enterprise Value (EV) Formula & Definition

Enterprise Value represents the total value of a company as if you were to acquire it completely - paying for equity while assuming debt and receiving cash.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Franklin Universal Trust Enterprise Value (EV) FAQ

What is the enterprise value (EV) for Franklin Universal Trust (FT)?
The enterprise value (EV) for FT stock is $260.75M.

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.