Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) Fair Value 2026

PIM · Asset Management ·

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

Quality Score

4.9 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (0/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) trades at $3.18, versus a $2.84 median fair value across its 2 active models — 10.8% below the current price. QOC: 4.9/10. Value Trap Risk: 0/100 (SAFE). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
PIM
Price
$3.18
Quality Score
4.9/10
Value Trap Risk
0/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: Markov DDM suggests +0.3% upside with 13% confidence
Risk: Below-average Quality Score of 4.9/10 signals weak fundamentals

Is Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) appears overvalued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $2.84, 10.8% below the current price of $3.18. Estimates range from $2.49 to $3.19. PIM scores 4.9/10 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. PIM’s -10.8% 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 Master Intermediate Income Trust Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give PIM?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($3.18)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · Low Conviction
 $3.19 +0.3%
Relative · Low Conviction
 $2.49 -21.8%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust presents a highly debated valuation profile at its current price of $3.18. The median intrinsic value is estimated at $2.84 (-10.8% median upside), masking a wide model spread between the 0 bullish models and 1 bearish models.

What Do the Models Say About PIM?

2 of 13 models are currently active for PIM. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for PIM is $2.84 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does PIM Rank in Asset Management?

Among 187 Asset Management stocks, PIM ranks #120 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 4.9/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 4.9 reflects mixed fundamentals.

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

Is PIM a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns PIM 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

2 of 13 models are active for Franklin Master Intermediate 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 Master Intermediate Income Trust earns a quality score of 4.9/10. This mixed rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

Models cluster within a tight range (+22.0% spread), increasing conviction. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every PIM 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 PIM's 2 active models, average confidence is 11%. 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 Master Intermediate Income Trust Stock in 2026? →

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

Which Similar Asset Management Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

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Read investment analysis: BGR · HQH · PPT · BOE · TY · VVR · SPME · VRTS · FSK · HLNE · AMP

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to PIM?

7 companies across all industries closest to PIM’s Quality of Company score of 4.9/10.

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Read investment analysis: NCL · AMBQ · FBLG · MGAM · BGMS · FUSE · NVDA

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

PIM 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 Master Intermediate Income Trust’s Valuation?

What is Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM)'s intrinsic value at $2.84 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $2.49 to $3.19. The Quality of Company score is 4.9/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is PIM overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $3.18, 1 of 2 active models suggest PIM may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $2.84, 10.8% below the current price of $3.18 — a consensus view that PIM is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust's business model in Asset Management.

What does a Quality of Company score of 4.9 mean for PIM?

Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust's QOC of 4.9/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores below 5 flag potential fundamental weaknesses requiring careful analysis.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on PIM?

CirclFi analyzes PIM 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 2 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is PIM a value trap in 2026?

Franklin Master Intermediate 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. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) has a median fair value of $2.84 — 10.8% below the current price of $3.18 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/PIM/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this PIM valuation

Market data for PIM as of ; valuations recomputed .