v3.25.2
Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Franklin Value Investors Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0000856119
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2025
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Mutual Small-Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol FRMCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Mutual Small-Mid Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class A
$54
1.15%
[1],[2]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.15%
Net Assets $ 182,114,786
Holdings Count | $ / shares 64 [3]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 57.89%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$182,114,786
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
64
Portfolio Turnover Rate
57.89%
[3]
Holdings [Text Block]
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Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Mutual Small-Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class R6
Trading Symbol FMCVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Mutual Small-Mid Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R6
$41
0.87%
[4],[5]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.87%
Net Assets $ 182,114,786
Holdings Count | $ / shares 64 [6]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 57.89%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$182,114,786
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
64
Portfolio Turnover Rate
57.89%
[6]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Advisor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Mutual Small-Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol FVRMX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Mutual Small-Mid Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Advisor Class
$43
0.90%
[7],[8]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90%
Net Assets $ 182,114,786
Holdings Count | $ / shares 64 [9]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 57.89%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$182,114,786
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
64
Portfolio Turnover Rate
57.89%
[9]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol FRBSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class A
$43
0.88%
[10],[11]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%
Net Assets $ 722,758,996
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53 [12]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.10%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$722,758,996
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.10%
[12]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol FCBSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class C
$79
1.63%
[13],[14]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 79
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.63%
Net Assets $ 722,758,996
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53 [15]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.10%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$722,758,996
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.10%
[15]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class R
Trading Symbol FBSRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R
$55
1.13%
[16],[17]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 55
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.13%
Net Assets $ 722,758,996
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53 [18]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.10%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$722,758,996
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.10%
[18]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class R6
Trading Symbol FBSIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R6
$27
0.55%
[19],[20]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 27
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.55%
Net Assets $ 722,758,996
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53 [21]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.10%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$722,758,996
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.10%
[21]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Advisor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol FBSAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Mutual U.S. Mid Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Advisor Class
$31
0.63%
[22],[23]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
Net Assets $ 722,758,996
Holdings Count | $ / shares 53 [24]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.10%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$722,758,996
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
53
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.10%
[24]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol FRVLX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Small Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class A
$45
0.95%
[25],[26]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.95%
Net Assets $ 3,469,674,313
Holdings Count | $ / shares 75 [27]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.41%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$3,469,674,313
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
75
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.41%
[27]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol FRVFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Small Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class C
$80
1.70%
[28],[29]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 80
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.70%
Net Assets $ 3,469,674,313
Holdings Count | $ / shares 75 [30]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.41%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$3,469,674,313
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
75
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.41%
[30]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class R
Trading Symbol FVFRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Small Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R
$57
1.20%
[31],[32]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.20%
Net Assets $ 3,469,674,313
Holdings Count | $ / shares 75 [33]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.41%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$3,469,674,313
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
75
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.41%
[33]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Class R6  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Class R6
Trading Symbol FRCSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Small Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Class R6
$28
0.59%
[34],[35]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.59%
Net Assets $ 3,469,674,313
Holdings Count | $ / shares 75 [36]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.41%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$3,469,674,313
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
75
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.41%
[36]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Advisor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Franklin Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol FVADX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Small Cap Value Fund for the period November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236.
Additional Information Phone Number (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236
Additional Information Website https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment*,†
Advisor Class
$33
0.70%
[37],[38]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70%
Net Assets $ 3,469,674,313
Holdings Count | $ / shares 75 [39]
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.41%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets
$3,469,674,313
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings*
75
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24.41%
[39]
Holdings [Text Block]
image
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
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