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ABRDN EMERGING MARKETS EX CH (AEF) Stock Overview

NYSEARCA:AEF - US00301W1053

6.42 USD
+0.08 (+1.26%)
Last: 9/11/2025, 8:04:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, AEF scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AEF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. The financial health of AEF is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. AEF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AEF was profitable.
In the past year AEF had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: AEF reported negative net income in multiple years.
AEF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
AEF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAEF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.44%
ROE 9.63%
ROIC 0.81%
ROA(3y)-9.6%
ROA(5y)-0.54%
ROE(3y)-11.79%
ROE(5y)-1.32%
ROIC(3y)1.16%
ROIC(5y)1.47%
AEF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAEF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

AEF's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AEF has declined.
AEF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 34.85%
PM (TTM) 293.54%
GM 40.47%
OM growth 3Y-19.68%
OM growth 5Y-10.06%
PM growth 3Y-1.03%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-18.16%
GM growth 5Y-10.17%
AEF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAEF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500 -500 1K -1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, AEF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
AEF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AEF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AEF Yearly Shares OutstandingAEF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
AEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAEF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

AEF has an Altman-Z score of 3.25. This indicates that AEF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AEF is 0.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AEF, only 0.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AEF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for AEF, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 0.89
Altman-Z 3.25
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAEF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

AEF has a Current Ratio of 0.09. This is a bad value and indicates that AEF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AEF has a Quick Ratio of 0.09. This is a bad value and indicates that AEF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.09
Quick Ratio 0.09
AEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAEF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AEF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 123.11%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for AEF have been decreasing by -17.61% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, AEF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -15.02% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AEF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -10.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)123.11%
EPS 3Y-17.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%162.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.06%
Sales Q2Q%-34.57%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
AEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAEF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.26, the valuation of AEF can be described as very reasonable.
AEF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.26
Fwd PE N/A
AEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAEF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.62
EV/EBITDA N/A
AEF Per share dataAEF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AEF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.79%, which is a nice return.
AEF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.79%

5.2 History

The dividend of AEF decreases each year by -32.90%.
AEF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
AEF has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
AEF Yearly Dividends per shareAEF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

67.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AEF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP67.96%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
AEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAEF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M -100M
AEF Dividend Payout.AEF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AEF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ABRDN EMERGING MARKETS EX CH

NYSEARCA:AEF (9/11/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

6.42

+0.08 (+1.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)09-06 2025-09-06
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners72.71%
Inst Owner Change-3.75%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap260.65M
Analysts84
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.4%
Short Ratio1.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.79%
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.9%
DP67.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-23 2025-06-23 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.26
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 26.27
P/FCF 6.62
P/OCF 6.62
P/B 0.86
P/tB 0.86
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.57
EY8.88%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.97
FCFY15.1%
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY15.1%
SpS0.24
BVpS7.45
TBVpS7.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.44%
ROE 9.63%
ROCE 1.02%
ROIC 0.81%
ROICexc 0.81%
ROICexgc 0.81%
OM 34.85%
PM (TTM) 293.54%
GM 40.47%
FCFM 396.62%
ROA(3y)-9.6%
ROA(5y)-0.54%
ROE(3y)-11.79%
ROE(5y)-1.32%
ROIC(3y)1.16%
ROIC(5y)1.47%
ROICexc(3y)1.16%
ROICexc(5y)1.47%
ROICexgc(3y)1.16%
ROICexgc(5y)1.47%
ROCE(3y)1.46%
ROCE(5y)1.86%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-23.07%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-12.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.86%
OM growth 3Y-19.68%
OM growth 5Y-10.06%
PM growth 3Y-1.03%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-18.16%
GM growth 5Y-10.17%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 0.89
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.19
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 135.11%
Current Ratio 0.09
Quick Ratio 0.09
Altman-Z 3.25
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)123.11%
EPS 3Y-17.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%162.93%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.76%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.06%
Sales Q2Q%-34.57%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.14%
EBIT growth 5Y-19.11%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y52.93%
FCF growth 3Y-8.92%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y52.93%
OCF growth 3Y-8.92%
OCF growth 5YN/A