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Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of October 6, 2026, MELANY rates Franklin Resources, Inc. 68 out of 100 (Favorable). Its highest factor score is earnings track record at 100, and its lowest is risk-adjusted profile at 45.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-10-06BEN · composite score
About Franklin Resources, Inc.
Franklin Resources provides investment services to individual and institutional investors. At the end of May 2026 it managed $1.780 trillion in assets, made up mainly of equity (40%), fixed-income (26%), multi-asset/balanced (12%), alternatives (17%), and money market funds (5%); distribution is weighted toward retail investors (57% of AUM) and institutional accounts (40%), with high-net-worth clients making up the rest.
Rating as of 2026-10-06 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
Why BEN scores 68/100
BEN's 8 factor scores run from 45 to 100, and 2 of them sit above its composite of 68. Here is how BEN breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
- Forward P/E 10.2x, earnings growth accelerating
- PEG ratio 0.41 (< 1 = undervalued)
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
- 50-day MA above 200-day (golden cross zone)
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Beat EPS estimates 4 of last 4 quarters
- Avg EPS beat +19%
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
- Institutional net buying +3.9%
Near-term events that could move the stock.
- Earnings in 31 days
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How BEN compares
As of October 13, 2026, Franklin Resources, Inc. ranks 3rd of the 6 companies with a MELANY rating page in its SEC industry group (Investment Advice), where the average score is 68.
Key risks for BEN
- Negative free cash flow, company consuming cash, not generating it
Sector and theme context
Franklin Resources, Inc. sits in the Financials / rate cycle theme, which MELANY currently rates 11/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds BEN's momentum and catalyst factors above.
BEN trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for Franklin Resources, Inc.: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates BEN
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. Franklin Resources, Inc.'s 68/100 reflects mature factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about BEN
Is Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) a buy?
As of 2026-10-06, MELANY rated Franklin Resources, Inc. Favorable with a composite score of 68/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is Franklin Resources, Inc.'s MELANY score?
Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) has a MELANY composite score of 68/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the BEN stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores BEN from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy Franklin Resources, Inc. stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) Favorable with a composite of 68/100 as of 2026-10-06. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the BEN stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for BEN. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 68/100 across eight factors for Franklin Resources, Inc., and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is BEN stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 59/100 for Franklin Resources, Inc., where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives BEN's read.
What price should I buy BEN at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for BEN: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying BEN stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for Franklin Resources, Inc.: Negative free cash flow, company consuming cash, not generating it. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is Franklin Resources, Inc. a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 51/100 for Franklin Resources, Inc., and earnings track record, at 100/100. The 68/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will BEN stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 63/100 for BEN right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this BEN rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-10-06. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores BEN continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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