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Franklin Wireless Corp (FKWL)

Franklin Wireless Corp (FKWL) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/05/2025: FKWL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 42.96%
Avg. Invested days 49
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 48.20M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.47
52 Weeks Range 3.45 - 7.45
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 3.45 - 7.45
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.14

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -3.68%
Operating Margin (TTM) -24.55%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -4.75%
Return on Equity (TTM) -5.07%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 11536578
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06
Enterprise Value 11536578
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.25
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -10.36
Shares Outstanding 11784300
Shares Floating 8442376
Shares Outstanding 11784300
Shares Floating 8442376
Percent Insiders 20.49
Percent Institutions 17.68

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Franklin Wireless Corp

Franklin Wireless Corp(FKWL) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Franklin Wireless Corp. was founded in 1981. Initially focused on OEM wireless components, it transitioned to designing and manufacturing mobile broadband devices and IoT solutions.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Mobile Hotspots: Designs and manufactures mobile hotspots providing portable internet connectivity. These devices support 4G LTE and 5G technologies. Competitors include Netgear, TP-Link and Inseego.
  • IoT Solutions: Offers IoT devices and solutions, including trackers, sensors, and connectivity modules for various applications such as asset tracking and smart agriculture. Competitors include Sierra Wireless and Telit.
  • Wireless Modules: Supplies embedded wireless modules for integration into other devices. Competitors include Quectel and Fibocom.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of top executives in sales, product development, and finance. The organizational structure is functionally organized.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Mobile Hotspots (R509, R707): Franklin Wireless' primary product line is mobile hotspots, providing portable internet connectivity. Due to lack of recent financial reporting, accurate market share data is unavailable. Competitors: Netgear Nighthawk, TP-Link M7350, Inseego MiFi. Revenue is not currently public.
  • IoT Trackers (T9): Offers various IoT trackers for asset management and monitoring, utilizing GPS and cellular connectivity. Market share data not currently available. Competitors: CalAmp, Sierra Wireless. Revenue is not currently public.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The mobile broadband and IoT markets are experiencing growth driven by increasing demand for connectivity and remote monitoring solutions.

Positioning

Franklin Wireless competes in the mid-range segment, focusing on providing cost-effective solutions. Competitive advantages include their established relationships with carriers and their ability to offer customized solutions.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for mobile hotspots and IoT solutions is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Franklin Wireless targets specific niches within this larger market, aiming for approximately 1% of TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established relationships with major carriers
  • Ability to offer customized solutions
  • Cost-effective product offerings
  • Experience in wireless technology

Weaknesses

  • Limited brand recognition
  • Dependence on key customers
  • Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
  • Lack of resources for innovation

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of new IoT applications
  • Strategic partnerships with other technology companies
  • Growth in 5G adoption

Threats

  • Intense competition from larger players
  • Rapid technological changes
  • Economic downturn impacting demand
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NTGR
  • INSE
  • LB

Competitive Landscape

Franklin Wireless faces intense competition from larger and better-funded competitors. The company needs to differentiate itself through innovation, cost-effectiveness, and strong customer relationships.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is difficult to assess due to recent challenges and changes in the market.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are uncertain due to lack of public financial information and analyst coverage.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives are focused on expanding IoT solutions and partnerships.

Summary

Franklin Wireless Corp faces challenges due to intense competition and the lack of recent financial reporting. Its IoT solutions are promising, but establishing clear market share and stability is crucial for long-term success. Stronger cost efficiency, innovation and securing additional partners are keys to ensuring continued success. Clear financial reporting needs to be improved.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Company Website
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Reports (where available)

Disclaimers:

Data is based on available public information. Market share estimates are approximate. Financial analysis is limited due to the lack of recent filings. This is not financial advice.

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About Franklin Wireless Corp

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters San Diego, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 1996-02-23
CEO -
Sector Technology
Industry Communication Equipment
Full time employees 69
Full time employees 69

Franklin Wireless Corp. provides integrated wireless solutions in North America and Asia. The company offers 5G/4G wireless broadband products, such as portable wi-fi mobile hotspot routers, fixed wireless routers, and enterprise gateway CPE. It also provides mobile device management that ensure security, compliance, and operation across mobile environments; and network management systems, for monitoring, managing, and optimizing network performance. In addition, the company offers quvo family guardian solutions, including parental control and senior care. The company markets and sells its products to wireless operators, strategic partners, and distributors. Franklin Wireless Corp. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.