Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Gross Margin: 73.80%
Is Franklin Resources, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Franklin Resources, Inc.'s gross margin of 73.80% is in line with its 5-year average of 81.34%, near the low end of its 5-year range (73.80%–83.04%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 8.01% below its 12-month average of 80.22%.
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BEN Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart
BEN Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
73.80%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
80.22%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
81.03%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
81.34%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
81.50%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
80.49%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
80.42%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-8.92%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-9.27%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.23%
BEN Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) | $16.70B | 73.80% | 80.22% | 81.03% | 81.34% |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $16.03B | 67.31% | 67.68% | 63.66% | 60.20% |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.33B | 59.38% | 68.27% | 58.37% | 54.11% |
| Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) | $12.93B | 77.83% | 76.93% | 77.01% | 64.48% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $21.27B | 76.02% | 72.40% | 75.46% | 77.83% |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.25B | 46.05% | 44.30% | 43.77% | 43.78% |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) | $24.00B | 48.68% | 45.39% | 49.23% | 48.30% |
| KeyCorp (KEY) | $24.61B | 64.18% | 53.55% | 61.38% | 70.63% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.68B | 61.08% | 48.14% | 50.84% | 55.56% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.80B | 38.16% | 43.33% | 43.29% | 42.49% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
73.8%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Franklin Resources, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Franklin Resources, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The gross margin for BEN stock is 73.80%.
- Is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Franklin Resources, Inc.'s gross margin of 73.80% is in line with its 5-year average of 81.34%, near the low end of its 5-year range (73.80%–83.04%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The TTM average gross margin for BEN stock is 80.22%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for BEN stock is 81.03%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for BEN stock is 81.34%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for BEN stock is 81.50%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for BEN stock is 80.49%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for BEN stock is 80.42%.
Franklin Resources, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 80.34% |
| 2024-09-30 | 80.11% |
| 2023-09-30 | 80.90% |
| 2022-09-30 | 82.76% |
| 2021-09-30 | 83.04% |
| 2020-09-30 | 80.91% |
| 2019-09-30 | 83.06% |
| 2018-09-30 | 85.04% |
| 2017-09-30 | 79.14% |
| 2016-09-30 | 79.44% |
| 2015-09-30 | 81.72% |
| 2014-09-30 | 82.71% |
| 2013-09-30 | 82.66% |
| 2012-09-30 | 82.32% |
| 2011-09-30 | 82.76% |
| 2010-09-30 | 61.00% |
| 2009-09-30 | 67.76% |
| 2008-09-30 | 67.89% |
| 2007-09-30 | 65.18% |
| 2006-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2005-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2004-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2003-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2002-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2001-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2000-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1999-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1998-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1997-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1996-09-30 | 65.97% |
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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