Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (FELE) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Industrial - Machinery
EV/EBITDA
↓
14.38
-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.19
30Y Low7.4·High19.9
P/FCF
↓
23.78
↓-29% vs avg
5yr avg: 33.36
30Y Low6.7·High154.9
P/B Ratio
↓
3.55
-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.75
30Y Low1.7·High4.7
ROE
↓
11.3%
↑-28% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.7%
30Y Low7%·High29%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.84
+9% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.77
30Y Low0.2·High2.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
FELE Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. trades at 32.1x earnings, 26% above its 5-year average of 25.5x, sitting at the 97th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 25%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 23.8x P/FCF, 29% below the 5-year average of 33.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.6B | $4.3B | $4.5B | $4.5B | $3.7B | $4.4B | $3.2B | $2.7B | $2.0B | $2.2B | $1.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.8B | $4.5B | $4.5B | $4.6B | $4.0B | $4.6B | $3.2B | $2.8B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $1.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 32.06 | 29.39 | 25.25 | 23.52 | 20.09 | 29.10 | 32.34 | 28.24 | 19.06 | 27.82 | 23.58 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.16 | 2.03 | 2.24 | 2.19 | 1.83 | 2.67 | 2.59 | 2.04 | 1.55 | 1.92 | 1.93 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.55 | 3.26 | 3.57 | 3.75 | 3.50 | 4.69 | 3.80 | 3.36 | 2.74 | 3.07 | 2.98 |
| P/FCF | 23.78 | 22.33 | 20.63 | 16.53 | 62.71 | 44.60 | 17.10 | 17.22 | 19.04 | 64.84 | 24.06 |
| P/OCF | 19.27 | 18.09 | 17.34 | 14.36 | 36.87 | 34.25 | 15.26 | 15.10 | 15.71 | 32.32 | 15.90 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
FELE EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 14.4x EBITDA, 5% below its 5-year average of 15.2x. This is roughly in line with the Industrials sector median of 13.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.11 | 2.23 | 2.23 | 1.94 | 2.79 | 2.59 | 2.10 | 1.67 | 2.06 | 2.02 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.38 | 13.54 | 15.02 | 14.63 | 12.90 | 19.85 | 19.33 | 16.82 | 12.69 | 15.89 | 13.01 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.73 | 21.93 | 18.90 | 18.13 | 16.08 | 23.81 | 25.15 | 22.07 | 16.62 | 20.16 | 17.02 |
| EV / FCF | — | 23.26 | 20.50 | 16.79 | 66.38 | 46.57 | 17.08 | 17.72 | 20.42 | 69.62 | 25.19 |
FELE Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. earns an operating margin of 12.7%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. ROE of 11.3% is modest. ROIC of 14.7% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 35.5% | 35.5% | 35.5% | 33.8% | 33.8% | 34.7% | 34.7% | 32.6% | 33.3% | 33.5% | 34.9% |
| Operating Margin | 12.7% | 12.7% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 11.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.9% | 6.9% | 8.9% | 9.4% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 8.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.3% | 11.3% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 18.6% | 17.1% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 14.7% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| ROA | 7.8% | 7.8% | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 8.1% | 8.0% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 7.7% |
| ROIC | 14.7% | 14.7% | 14.5% | 15.3% | 15.8% | 14.3% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 10.3% | 12.0% |
| ROCE | 18.1% | 18.1% | 17.2% | 19.2% | 20.8% | 16.8% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 14.1% | 11.8% | 12.9% |
FELE Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.8x, which is very conservative (74% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $181M ($280M total debt minus $100M cash). Interest coverage of 19.3x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.86 | 1.01 | 0.76 | 0.87 | 1.21 | 1.55 | 1.29 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.14 | -0.02 | 0.06 | 0.20 | 0.21 | -0.01 | 0.10 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.54 | 0.54 | -0.10 | 0.23 | 0.71 | 0.84 | -0.03 | 0.48 | 0.86 | 1.09 | 0.58 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.93 | -0.13 | 0.26 | 3.66 | 1.97 | -0.02 | 0.50 | 1.39 | 4.77 | 1.13 |
| Interest Coverage | 19.29 | 19.29 | 37.69 | 21.54 | 21.41 | 37.51 | 27.73 | 15.17 | 13.24 | 11.13 | 12.92 |
FELE Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s current ratio of 2.79x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.18x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.97x to 2.79x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | 2.79 | 2.22 | 2.97 | 2.11 | 1.83 | 3.04 | 3.05 | 2.27 | 2.40 | 3.07 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.20 | 0.77 | 0.69 | 1.56 | 1.44 | 1.04 | 1.13 | 1.78 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.51 | 0.30 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.64 | 0.35 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.66 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.10 | 1.11 | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.06 | 0.98 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 0.95 | 0.91 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.70 | 2.69 | 2.48 | 2.41 | 2.71 | 2.95 | 2.76 | 2.39 | 3.04 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 42.39 | 40.96 | 39.31 | 41.15 | 43.09 | 46.77 | 48.13 | 48.61 | 55.49 | 56.10 |
FELE Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. returns 4.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.1% dividend yield and 3.6% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 34.0% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 3.1% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 34.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% | 21.6% | 19.7% | 21.7% | 29.5% | 29.0% | 21.4% | 26.0% | 24.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.1% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% | 5.0% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| FCF Yield | 4.2% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.6% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.7% | 5.0% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $45M | $47M | $47M | $47M | $47M | $47M | $47M | $47M | $47M | $47M |
Peer Comparison
Compare FELE with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FELEYou | $5B | 32.1 | 14.4 | 23.8 | 35.5% | 12.7% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 0.8 |
 GWW | $64B | 38.6 | 22.8 | 48.4 | 39.1% | 15.0% | 43.5% | 32.1% | 1.1 |
 GTLS | $10B | 630.3 | 14.4 | 49.1 | 29.2% | 15.2% | 1.3% | 7.4% | 4.0 |
 LIQT | $9M | -1.0 | — | — | 7.6% | -50.3% | -63.1% | -31.0% | — |
 NDSN | $16B | 34.8 | 21.2 | 24.9 | 55.2% | 25.9% | 16.2% | 10.5% | 2.5 |
 PNR | $12B | 18.8 | 13.9 | 16.1 | 40.5% | 20.5% | 17.6% | 12.1% | 1.7 |
 XYL | $26B | 28.4 | 15.0 | 29.1 | 38.5% | 13.5% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 1.1 |
 WTRG | $10B | 16.7 | 14.0 | — | 41.0% | 37.2% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 6.2 |
 REXR | $8B | 38.5 | 16.1 | 37.7 | 77.3% | 37.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.0 |
 GFF | $4B | 83.6 | 21.1 | 13.8 | 42.0% | 8.2% | 34.2% | 9.1% | 5.9 |
 AWK | $24B | 21.9 | 14.5 | — | 43.3% | 36.6% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.7 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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FELE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FELE stock.
What is Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 32.1x. The historical average is 22.0x. This places it at the 97th percentile of its historical range.
What is Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.0x.
What is Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s ROE?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 11.3%. The historical average is 16.6%.
Is FELE stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is trading at a P/E of 32.1x. This is at the 97th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s dividend yield?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.06% with a payout ratio of 34.0%.
What are Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s profit margins?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has 35.5% gross margin and 12.7% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Franklin Electric Co., Inc. have?
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.8x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.