Is FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 37.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 16.5% | |
| Net Margin | 7.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 4.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.4% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.1B |
| Free Cash Flow | $912M |
| Total Debt | $13.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 24.6 |
| Current Ratio | 5.6 |
| Total Assets | $32.4B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $23.59 |
| 50-Day MA | $25.93 |
| 200-Day MA | $24.36 |
| Avg Volume | 5.4M |
| Beta | 1.5 |
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52-Week Range
$16.25
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About FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN)
Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It launches equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Franklin Resources, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Calgary, Alberta; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Edinburgh, Midlothian; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Hyderabad, India; London, Greater London; Rancho Cordova, California; Shanghai, Shanghai Province; Singapore; Stamford, Connecticut; and Vienna.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC (BEN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC's debt ratio?
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC's key financial metrics?
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC has a market capitalization of $11.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 21.1, and revenue of $8.8B. The company maintains a gross margin of 37.0% and a net margin of 7.0%. Return on equity stands at 4.5%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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