Valuation check: FT's profit margin is 179.5%, above the sector sector average of 21.34%.
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As of the most recent data (February 2026), FT shows a profit margin of 179.5%. That compares with -6.5% in the prior-year period — up 2861.1% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 21.34%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
Compared with the year-ago period, FT's profit margin is now 179.5% (was -6.5%) — a 2861.1% year-over-year increase. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Franklin Universal Trust is outperforming or lagging.
The its sector sector average profit margin is about 21.34%. Franklin Universal Trust is at 179.5%, which is higher that average. That is roughly 741.1% above the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how FT stacks up against individual peers as well.
That compares with -6.5% in the prior-year period — up 2861.1% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Franklin Universal Trust with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this profit margin page, Stockcircle has Franklin Universal Trust's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect profit margin (currently 179.5%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.