Franklin Global Trust Ord
Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust plc is an open ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd. It invests in the public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in stocks of large cap companies having market capitalization greater than $1 billion. The fund be… Read more
Franklin Global Trust Ord (FRGT) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of July 2025: GBX197.51 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Franklin Global Trust Ord (FRGT) has net assets worth GBX197.51 Million GBX as of July 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX200.06 Million) and total liabilities (GBX2.54 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX197.51 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 98.73% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -0.31% |
| 5-Year Change | -23.5% |
| 10-Year Change | 30.39% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.14 |
Franklin Global Trust Ord - Net Assets Trend (2004–2025)
This chart illustrates how Franklin Global Trust Ord's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Franklin Global Trust Ord (2004–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Franklin Global Trust Ord from 2004 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | GBX232.23 Million | -9.56% |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX256.78 Million | +2.81% |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX249.77 Million | -20.92% |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX315.83 Million | +4.04% |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX303.57 Million | +20.61% |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX251.69 Million | +22.43% |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX205.57 Million | -9.51% |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX227.19 Million | +4.94% |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX216.50 Million | +21.55% |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX178.11 Million | -3.18% |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX183.95 Million | +12.03% |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX164.20 Million | +3.01% |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX159.40 Million | +9.52% |
| 2012-01-31 | GBX145.54 Million | -1.49% |
| 2011-01-31 | GBX147.73 Million | +3.51% |
| 2010-01-31 | GBX142.72 Million | +14.43% |
| 2009-01-31 | GBX124.72 Million | -33.53% |
| 2008-01-31 | GBX187.64 Million | +0.67% |
| 2007-01-31 | GBX186.40 Million | +3.76% |
| 2006-01-31 | GBX179.65 Million | +18.17% |
| 2005-01-31 | GBX152.02 Million | -38.65% |
| 2004-01-31 | GBX247.81 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Franklin Global Trust Ord's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 0.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX4.93 Million | 2.12% |
| Other Components | GBX227.29 Million | 97.88% |
| Total Equity | GBX232.23 Million | 100.00% |
Franklin Global Trust Ord Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Franklin Global Trust Ord ranked by their market capitalization.
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Franklin Global Trust Ord's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 256,777,000 to 232,226,000, a change of -24,551,000 (-9.6%).
- Net income of 17,417,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,784,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 39,541,000 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX17.42 Million | +7.5% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX2.78 Million | -1.2% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX39.54 Million | -17.03% |
| Other Changes | GBX357.00K | +0.15% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -9.56% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Franklin Global Trust Ord's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.32x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.35x to 0.32x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-31 | GBX0.83 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | GBX0.70 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | GBX1.13 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | GBX1.25 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | GBX1.32 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | GBX0.92 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | GBX1.15 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | GBX1.31 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | GBX1.37 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX1.53 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX1.58 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX1.79 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX1.76 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX2.20 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX2.41 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX2.34 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX3.02 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX3.66 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX3.69 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX3.03 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX3.47 | GBX1.12 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | GBX3.52 | GBX1.12 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Franklin Global Trust Ord utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 7.50%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 93.04%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.08x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.01x
- Recent ROE (7.50%) is below the historical average (8.59%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 23.78% | 93.06% | 0.22x | 1.19x | GBX34.15 Million |
| 2006 | 24.37% | 96.03% | 0.25x | 1.01x | GBX25.81 Million |
| 2007 | 10.47% | 96.60% | 0.10x | 1.06x | GBX872.20K |
| 2008 | 7.69% | 83.26% | 0.09x | 1.07x | GBX-4.33 Million |
| 2009 | -44.70% | 0.00% | -0.44x | 1.01x | GBX-68.22 Million |
| 2010 | 28.14% | 97.42% | 0.29x | 1.00x | GBX25.88 Million |
| 2011 | 12.46% | 94.34% | 0.13x | 1.00x | GBX3.63 Million |
| 2012 | 4.86% | 89.50% | 0.05x | 1.01x | GBX-7.49 Million |
| 2013 | 11.35% | 94.74% | 0.12x | 1.02x | GBX2.15 Million |
| 2014 | 6.41% | 91.97% | 0.07x | 1.00x | GBX-5.89 Million |
| 2015 | 13.99% | 96.65% | 0.14x | 1.01x | GBX7.34 Million |
| 2016 | 1.19% | 69.89% | 0.02x | 1.00x | GBX-15.70 Million |
| 2017 | 23.42% | 98.02% | 0.24x | 1.00x | GBX29.05 Million |
| 2018 | 11.07% | 96.51% | 0.11x | 1.00x | GBX2.43 Million |
| 2019 | 1.59% | 77.98% | 0.02x | 1.01x | GBX-17.28 Million |
| 2020 | 19.94% | 98.50% | 0.20x | 1.01x | GBX25.02 Million |
| 2021 | 16.21% | 98.20% | 0.15x | 1.12x | GBX18.87 Million |
| 2022 | 2.48% | 85.81% | 0.03x | 1.10x | GBX-23.74 Million |
| 2023 | -11.91% | 0.00% | -0.10x | 1.12x | GBX-54.73 Million |
| 2024 | 10.16% | 95.40% | 0.10x | 1.04x | GBX399.30K |
| 2025 | 7.50% | 93.04% | 0.08x | 1.01x | GBX-5.81 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Franklin Global Trust Ord's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $395,694,700
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -81.73%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Global Trust Ord (FRGT) | GBX197.51 Million | 23.78% | 0.01x | $1.27 |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.09 Billion | 8.57% | 0.18x | $396.99K |
| 450 PLC (450) | $1.30 Million | -791.13% | 5.03x | $1.71K |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $431.48 Million | 11.10% | 0.09x | $315.37 |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $464.40 Million | -2.37% | 0.15x | $434.78 |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $34.46 Million | 4.41% | 0.01x | $78.71 |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $492.42 Million | 0.00% | 0.32x | $16.61 |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $2.38K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $320.23 Million | -9.29% | 0.00x | $2.45K |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $84.35 Million | -40.52% | 0.02x | $401.26 |
| AVI Global Trust PLC (AGT) | $938.94 Million | 2.59% | 0.12x | $2.83 Million |