Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) Fair Value 2026

FTF · Asset Management ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

5.1 /10

32 fundamental signals · 3 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (0/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) trades at $5.80, versus a $5.38 median fair value across its 3 active models — 7.2% below the current price. QOC: 5.1/10. Value Trap Risk: 0/100 (SAFE). 3/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
FTF
Price
$5.80
Quality Score
5.1/10
Value Trap Risk
0/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: Markov DDM suggests +81.3% upside with 16% confidence
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) appears fairly valued as of : the median of 3 independent fair value estimates is $5.38, within 7.2% of the current price of $5.80. Estimates range from $4.73 to $10.51. FTF scores 5.1/10 on fundamental quality and 0/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. FTF’s -7.2% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the Asset Management sector median is -4.4%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give FTF?

3 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($5.80)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · Low Conviction
 $10.51 +81.3%
Relative · Low Conviction
 $4.73 -18.5%
Option-Based · Low Conviction
 $5.38 -7.2%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is FTF's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $4.73 to $10.51

CirclFi's 3 active models place Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) between $4.73 and $10.51 per share, a spread of 108% of the median. The median of that range — $5.38 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for FTF, against a current price of $5.80.

Low · Regime CrossHigh · Markov DDM
$4.73median $5.38$10.51
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$4.73
Most bullish modelMarkov DDM$10.51
Model agreement1 bullish · 2 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for FTF. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on FTF, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust's intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $5.38. Trading at $5.80, the stock is approaching fair value or slight overvaluation (implied return of -7.2%), as 2 of 3 models suggest limited further upside. Model dispersion is worth noting: Markov DDM targets $10.51 (+81.3%), versus Regime Cross at $4.73 (-18.5%). This +99.8% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.

What Do the Models Say About FTF?

3 of 13 models are currently active for FTF. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 2 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for FTF is $5.38 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does FTF Rank in Asset Management?

Among 187 Asset Management stocks, FTF ranks #106 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 5.1/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 5.1 reflects mixed fundamentals.

See all Most Undervalued Asset Management Stocks →

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.

Is FTF a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns FTF a score of 0/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

3 of 13 models are active for Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust earns a quality score of 5.1/10. This mixed rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +99.8% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every FTF valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across FTF's 3 active models, average confidence is 13%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

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Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to FTF?

7 companies across all industries closest to FTF’s Quality of Company score of 5.1/10.

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Read investment analysis: AGPU · LIPO · EXOZ · FBSI · MRLN · ADUR · NVDA

Where Does FTF Sit in CirclFi's Asset Management Rankings?

FTF is ranked against every other Asset Management stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust’s Valuation?

What is Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF)'s intrinsic value at $5.38 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $4.73 to $10.51. The Quality of Company score is 5.1/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is FTF overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $5.80, 1 of 3 active models suggest FTF may be undervalued, while 2 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $5.38, within 7.2% of the current price of $5.80 — a consensus view that FTF is fairly valued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust's business model in Asset Management.

What does a Quality of Company score of 5.1 mean for FTF?

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust's QOC of 5.1/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on FTF?

CirclFi analyzes FTF with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 3 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on FTF?

Of the 3 models currently active on FTF, Markov DDM is the most bullish at $10.51 per share, and Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bearish at $4.73. CirclFi's published fair value for FTF is the median of that range, $5.38, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 108% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is FTF a value trap in 2026?

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust's Value Trap score is 0/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) has a median fair value of $5.38 — within 7.2% of the current price of $5.80 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/FTF/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this FTF valuation

Market data for FTF as of ; valuations recomputed .