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Why FRAF Stock advanced +1.88% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$72.44 +1.88% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $72.86

Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 70/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $320.0M
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As of 2026-11-03, Franklin Financial Services Corporation (NASDAQ: FRAF) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 70/100 at a spot price of $72.44 (+1.88% 1D, market cap $320.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, FRAF ranks #116 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), FRAF carries a Roarable B- (70/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.9x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 12.1%. By comparison, JMSB (John Marshall Bancorp Inc.) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 15.4x, ROIC 8.0%, cap $323.7M) and COSO (CoastalSouth Bancshares Inc.) posts a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 13.2x, ROIC 9.6%, cap $327.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NEWT leads on earnings multiple (5.3x) while NEWT leads on capital efficiency (15.2% ROIC).

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Per FRAF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000723646), Franklin Financial Services Corporation generated $940.4M in revenue (+1.9% YoY), $21.2M in net income, and $25.4M in free cash flow against $2.24B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $72.86 (+0.58%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 2.7% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B · Rk C
Cash (12)Whales (15)SEC (13)Macro (13)CEO (17)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.4% Base Target
$90 Bull$76 Base$59 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FRAF)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (70/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FRAF SCORES 70/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.2% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 8 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
62
Grade C+$63.32-0.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
65
Grade C+$62.80+3.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
67
Grade B-$64.95+11.5% Next Q
Current
70
Grade B-$72.44+6.6% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 70/100 (B-) score, FRAF faces multiple-compression risk if 14.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($63.71) or 200D SMA ($58.32) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($76.35) toward Bear Floor ($59.40).

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Why FRAF Stock advanced +1.88% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF) advanced +1.88% to $72.44, trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($45.03 – $72.44). High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($45.03 – $72.44) with RSI-14 at 78.4 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.2% around $72.44 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B- (Buy) backed by 52% gross margin and $25.4M annual free cash flow.
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FRAF // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +29.08%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-03O $70.31H $72.44L $70.31C $72.44VOL 116.3K
RES: $72.12SUP: $60.87SMA50: $63.71SMA200: $58.32
$74.08$67.30$60.52$53.74$46.96RES $72.12SUP $60.87$72.442026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
7.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +1.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #116 of 1097 ⚔️ JMSB vs FRAF Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (FRAF vs. JMSB, COSO, NEWT, MVBF)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF) ranks #116 by composite RQD confidence (70/100, grade B-) and #794 by equity capitalization ($320.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NEWT leads on earnings valuation at 5.3x trailing P/E, while NEWT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 15.2% ROIC and — gross margin. COSO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with FRAF at 70/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FRAF ACTIVE
Franklin Financial Services Corporation
B- 70/100 14.9x — 12.1% +1.88% $320.0M Benchmark Subject
JMSB
John Marshall Bancorp Inc.
C+ 66/100 15.4x — 8.0% +1.35% $323.7M /jmsb-vs-fraf →
COSO
CoastalSouth Bancshares Inc.
B 73/100 13.2x — 9.6% +1.29% $327.1M /coso-vs-fraf →
NEWT
NewtekOne Inc.
D- 40/100 5.3x — 15.2% +2.23% $310.8M /newt-vs-fraf →
MVBF
MVB Financial Corp.
D 45/100 — — 0.0% +3.10% $330.3M /mvbf-vs-fraf →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000723646 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF) reported GAAP revenue of $940.4M (+1.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $923.1M , and +831.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $21.2M, operating cash flow of $25.4M, and free cash flow of $25.4M (+16.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, FRAF closed FY2025 with $2.24B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $940.4M $21.2M $25.4M $25.4M $2.24B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $923.1M $11.1M $21.8M $21.8M $2.20B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $100.9M $13.6M $26.6M $26.6M — —

3. FRAF Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FRAF stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Franklin Financial Services Corporation (NASDAQ: FRAF) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 70/100 at a spot price of $72.44 (+1.88% 1D, market cap $320.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 17/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, FRAF ranks #116 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FRAF compare to JMSB and COSO in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), FRAF carries a Roarable B- (70/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.9x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 12.1%. By comparison, JMSB (John Marshall Bancorp Inc.) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 15.4x, ROIC 8.0%, cap $323.7M) and COSO (CoastalSouth Bancshares Inc.) posts a B grade (73/100 RQD, P/E 13.2x, ROIC 9.6%, cap $327.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NEWT leads on earnings multiple (5.3x) while NEWT leads on capital efficiency (15.2% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FRAF?

Per FRAF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000723646), Franklin Financial Services Corporation generated $940.4M in revenue (+1.9% YoY), $21.2M in net income, and $25.4M in free cash flow against $2.24B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FRAF trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FRAF last traded at $72.44 (+1.88% on volume of 68,948 shares), positioning the stock +13.70% above its 50-day simple moving average ($63.71) and +24.21% above its 200-day simple moving average ($58.32). Across its 52-week range of $45.03 to $72.36, FRAF sits at the 100.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 78.4 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.2% ($68.67 to $76.21).

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FRAF — Franklin Financial Services Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 70/100, corresponding to a B- letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $72.44 (+1.88% 1D, market capitalization $320.0M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 12.1%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of 8.04%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (17/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF) is listed on NASDAQ and classified under the Financials sector and Major Banks industry,. The profile does not describe its specific products, customer segments, or revenue model.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF) reported $940.4M in annual revenue (up from $923.1M in FY2024, +1.9% YoY) and $21.2M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($100.9M revenue, $13.6M net income) through FY2025, FRAF scaled operating cash flow to $25.4M and free cash flow to $25.4M, backed by $2.24B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (B- • RQD 70/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $45.03 – $72.36 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 14.9x trailing P/E against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

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  • Key Question #1: Can FRAF sustain or expand its — operating margin and 12.1% ROIC against Major Banks peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $940.4M and free cash flow of $25.4M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is FRAF's 13.9x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Insider conviction (17/20) and an 8.04% FCF yield signal strong ownership-side support alongside 12.1% ROIC.

Don't sleep on FRAF's setup in Financials. Insider conviction (17/20) and an 8.04% FCF yield signal strong ownership-side support alongside 12.1% ROIC.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (70/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

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Both sides have a point here — FRAF's 13/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

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Spot @ $71.11

Valuation & margin reality check on FRAF at $71.11 before chasing here

Fading this rally in FRAF at $71.11. Valuation & margin reality check on FRAF at $71.11 before chasing here. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $71.11 (52-wk range $45.03–$72.36), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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