Is Franklin Electric Co., Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

Jun 25 2025 08:13 AM IST
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As of April 3, 2025, Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is considered overvalued with a P/E ratio of 21 and a year-to-date return of -10.50%, contrasting sharply with the more attractively valued Axcelis Technologies, Inc. at a P/E of 12.36.
As of 3 April 2025, the valuation grade for Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has moved from fair to expensive, indicating a shift towards overvaluation. The company currently exhibits a P/E ratio of 21, a Price to Book Value of 3.04, and an EV to EBITDA ratio of 12.60. In comparison, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is valued attractively with a P/E of 12.36 and an EV to EBITDA of 8.10, highlighting a significant disparity in valuation metrics within the industry.

Given these ratios and the overall market context, Franklin Electric appears to be overvalued. The company's recent stock performance has lagged behind the S&P 500, with a year-to-date return of -10.50% compared to the index's 2.44%, further reinforcing the notion that the stock may not justify its current price levels.
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