The BusinessWeek 50 Ranking
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Franklin Resources
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, the largest of the publicly traded U.S. mutual fund companies, has been on a tear. Its stock is up an annualized 43% over the past three years, and profits are robust. The San Mateo (Calif.) company’s popular Templeton international mutual funds have attracted increased investor interest as foreign equities have outpaced domestic issues. This year management plans to repatriate nearly $2 billion in foreign earnings. Franklin won’t say what it will do with the windfall, but by law it can, among other things, move toward acquisitions or research and development.
Company Info |
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| 2005 Rank | 71 |
| GET MORE COMPANY INFO | BEN |
| Market Value $ Million | 26,506.2 |
| Total Return $ Million | (1-yr.) 51.3
(3-yr.) 229.6 |
| 2005 Sales $ Billion | 4.5 |
| Sales Growth $ Million | (1-yr.) 25
(3-yr.) 22.0 |
| Long-Term Growth Est. % | 13.8 |
| Net income $ Million | 1,135.6 |
| Net Income Growth $ Million | (1-yr.) 47
(3-yr.) 38.8 |
| Net Margin %* | 25.2 |
| Return on Inv. Capital (%)* | 15.6 |
| Share Price 12-Mo. Hi/Lo | 104/64 |
| P/E Ratio | 24 |
| Industry | Diversified Financials |
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