Franklin Electric [FELE] vs Eaton [ETN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Franklin Electric
NASDAQ
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Eaton
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Franklin Electric wins in 9 metrics, Eaton wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Eaton appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Franklin Electric | Eaton | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.80 | 34.97 | Franklin Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.51 | 7.27 | Franklin Electric |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 27.34 | 62.39 | Franklin Electric |
| PEG Ratio | 8.26 | 29.03 | Franklin Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.74 | 24.91 | Franklin Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.71% | 15.10% | Eaton |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.02% | 18.57% | Eaton |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.02% | 18.57% | Eaton |
| Return on Equity | 14.53% | 20.73% | Eaton |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.51% | 7.69% | Franklin Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $219.67M | $3.52B | Eaton |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.87% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -3.06% | 15.87% | Eaton |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.15 | 5.21 | Franklin Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $4.68B | $146.42B | Eaton |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.27 | 5.63 | Franklin Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 36.06% | 36.95% | Eaton |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $45 | $66 | Eaton |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.86 | $9.94 | Eaton |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.08 | 1.16 | Franklin Electric |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Franklin Electric vs Eaton Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Electric | -1.20% | 3.94% | 9.19% | 15.34% | -4.06% | 3.88% |
| Eaton | -0.53% | -0.97% | -6.72% | 8.27% | 19.93% | 4.71% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Electric | -3.06% | 10.94% | 66.08% | 240.75% | 521.33% | 395.28% |
| Eaton | 15.87% | 146.39% | 235.82% | 509.31% | 867.46% | 980.54% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Franklin Electric vs Eaton
| Metric | FELE | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.43B | $135.32B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 226,230 | 2,078,930 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 256,647 | 2,481,897 |
| Last Close | $98.40 | $345.76 |
| 52 Week Range | $78.87 - $111.94 | $231.85 - $399.56 |
| % from 52W High | -12.10% | -13.46% |
| All-Time High | $111.94 (Nov 25, 2024) | $399.56 (Jul 28, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -12.10% | -13.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.02% | -0.01% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.19% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.21% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 27.34 | 62.39 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $28.37 | $47.79 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.35 | $1.50 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $258.35M | $4.06B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $145.76M | $2.31B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.87% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $2.92 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Franklin Electric vs Eaton
| Metric | FELE | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.80 | 34.97 |
| Forward P/E | 23.00 | 28.85 |
| PEG Ratio | 8.26 | 29.03 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.15 | 5.21 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.51 | 7.27 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.43B | $135.32B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.68B | $146.42B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.27 | 5.63 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 14.74 | 24.91 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.08 | 1.16 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $28.37 | $47.79 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Franklin Electric vs Eaton
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FELE | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $587.43M | $6.38B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $375.61M | $3.93B |
| Gross Profit | $211.83M | $2.45B |
| Research & Development | N/A | $198.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $88.31M | $1.20B |
| EBITDA | $103.91M | $1.44B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $80.62M | $1.18B |
| Income Tax | $20.06M | $212.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $60.56M | $965.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FELE | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $83.99M | $1.78B |
| Total Current Assets | $956.65M | $12.43B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $484.03M | $9.52B |
| Long-Term Debt | $56.24M | $8.28B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.30B | $18.55B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.16B | $10.04B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $300.18M | $2.99B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FELE | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-20.40M | $1.18B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-6.44M | $49.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-26.30M | $91.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-16.27M | $-3.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-6.90M | $-615.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FELE | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 651,957 | 5.85M |
| Short Ratio | 2.64 | 2.78 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 226,230 | 2,078,930 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 256,647 | 2,481,897 |
| Shares Outstanding | 45.72M | 392.90M |
| Float Shares | 38.17M | 388.12M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.14% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.87% | 0.87% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Franklin Electric vs Eaton
| Metric | FELE | ETN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $2.92 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.87% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $3.29 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.40% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $9.86 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 10, 2025 |