Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.10
Is Franklin Resources, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Franklin Resources, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.10 is 25% above its 5-year average of 0.88, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.64–1.10).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 2.33% above its 12-month average of 1.08.
BEN Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BEN Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BEN Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
BEN Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
1.10
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
1.08
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.99
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.88
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.53
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.44
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.36
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+25.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+106.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+151.79%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+208.82%
BEN Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) | $16.70B | 1.10 | 1.08 | 0.99 | 0.88 |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $16.03B | 0.95 | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.65 |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.33B | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.72 | 0.67 |
| Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) | $12.93B | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.42 |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $21.27B | 0.17 | 0.33 | 0.66 | 0.87 |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.25B | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.56 | 0.55 |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) | $24.00B | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.34 |
| KeyCorp (KEY) | $24.61B | 0.54 | 0.66 | 1.25 | 1.09 |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.68B | 0.91 | 0.92 | 1.02 | 1.06 |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.80B | 0.87 | 0.81 | 0.70 | 0.64 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
1.10
Current Ratio
2.71
Franklin Resources, Inc. 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
Franklin Resources, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The debt to equity ratio for BEN stock is 1.10.
- Is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Franklin Resources, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 1.10 is 25% above its 5-year average of 0.88, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.64–1.10).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for BEN stock is 1.08.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BEN stock is 0.99.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BEN stock is 0.88.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BEN stock is 0.53.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for BEN stock is 0.44.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for BEN stock is 0.36.
Franklin Resources, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.05 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.99 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.82 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.08 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.07 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.09 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.17 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.18 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.19 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.23 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.30 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.27 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.13 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.01 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.02 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.08 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.13 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.25 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.27 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.26 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.14 |
| 2001-09-30 | 0.14 |
| 2000-09-30 | 0.12 |
| 1999-09-30 | 0.15 |
| 1998-09-30 | 0.27 |
| 1997-09-30 | 0.33 |
| 1996-09-30 | 0.29 |
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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