v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
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, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$61
1.15%
[1],[2]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 61
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.15%
Net Assets $ 222,409,033
Holdings Count | $ / shares 80
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 47.75%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$222,409,033
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
80
Portfolio Turnover Rate
47.75%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$46
0.86%
[4],[5]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.86%
Net Assets $ 222,409,033
Holdings Count | $ / shares 80
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 47.75%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$222,409,033
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
80
Portfolio Turnover Rate
47.75%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$48
0.90%
[7],[8]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90%
Net Assets $ 222,409,033
Holdings Count | $ / shares 80
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 47.75%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$222,409,033
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
80
Portfolio Turnover Rate
47.75%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$47
0.90%
[10],[11]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90%
Net Assets $ 766,442,311
Holdings Count | $ / shares 65
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 23.02%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$766,442,311
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
65
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.02%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$85
1.65%
[13],[14]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 85
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.65%
Net Assets $ 766,442,311
Holdings Count | $ / shares 65
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 23.02%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$766,442,311
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
65
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.02%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$60
1.15%
[16],[17]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 60
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.15%
Net Assets $ 766,442,311
Holdings Count | $ / shares 65
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 23.02%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$766,442,311
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
65
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.02%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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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 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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$29
0.56%
[19],[20]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.56%
Net Assets $ 766,442,311
Holdings Count | $ / shares 65
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 23.02%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$766,442,311
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
65
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.02%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$34
0.65%
[22],[23]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.65%
Net Assets $ 766,442,311
Holdings Count | $ / shares 65
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 23.02%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$766,442,311
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
65
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23.02%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$53
0.97%
[25],[26]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.97%
Net Assets $ 4,084,578,931
Holdings Count | $ / shares 87
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 30.26%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,084,578,931
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
87
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30.26%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
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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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$93
1.72%
[28],[29]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 93
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.72%
Net Assets $ 4,084,578,931
Holdings Count | $ / shares 87
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 30.26%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,084,578,931
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
87
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30.26%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
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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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$66
1.22%
[31],[32]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 66
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.22%
Net Assets $ 4,084,578,931
Holdings Count | $ / shares 87
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 30.26%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,084,578,931
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
87
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30.26%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [33]
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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$33
0.60%
[34],[35]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60%
Net Assets $ 4,084,578,931
Holdings Count | $ / shares 87
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 30.26%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,084,578,931
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
87
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30.26%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [36]
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, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
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
$39
0.72%
[37],[38]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.72%
Net Assets $ 4,084,578,931
Holdings Count | $ / shares 87
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 30.26%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of April 30, 2026)
Total Net Assets
$4,084,578,931
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings
87
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30.26%
Holdings [Text Block]
WHAT DID THE FUND INVEST IN? (as of April 30, 2026)
Portfolio Composition* (% of Total Investments)
image
 [39]
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents
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