TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS (EMF) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EMF - US8801911012
17.62 USD
+0.02 (+0.11%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to EMF. EMF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. While EMF seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. EMF is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EMF was profitable.
EMF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EMF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years EMF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 19.61% | ||
| ROIC | 1.03% |
ROA(3y)12.73%
ROA(5y)3.66%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)3.27%
ROIC(3y)1.48%
ROIC(5y)1.28%
1.3 Margins
EMF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
EMF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EMF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 52.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 771.19% | ||
| GM | 53.96% |
OM growth 3Y-1.43%
OM growth 5Y7.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y3.05%
GM growth 3Y-1.31%
GM growth 5Y6.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, EMF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, EMF has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, EMF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 17.81 indicates that EMF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
EMF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.10. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that EMF is not too dependend on debt financing.
Although EMF does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.81 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
EMF has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that EMF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that EMF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 76.44% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, EMF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.15% on average per year.
EMF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.71%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y5.15%
EPS Q2Q%91.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.96%
Revenue growth 5Y0.43%
Sales Q2Q%-13.35%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.23, the valuation of EMF can be described as very cheap.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, EMF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.72%, EMF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, EMF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.72% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EMF decreases each year by -4.11%.
EMF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
27.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EMF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.67%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EMF (12/9/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
17.62
+0.02 (+0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.64%
Inst Owner Change0.2%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap263.42M
Revenue(TTM)6.56M
Net Income(TTM)50.59M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.19%
Short Ratio1.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.72% |
Yearly Dividend0.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.11%
DP27.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 40.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.37
EY19.13%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY18.98%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY18.98%
SpS0.44
BVpS17.25
TBVpS17.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number36.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 19.61% | ||
| ROCE | 1.31% | ||
| ROIC | 1.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.03% | ||
| OM | 52.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 771.19% | ||
| GM | 53.96% | ||
| FCFM | 762.2% |
ROA(3y)12.73%
ROA(5y)3.66%
ROE(3y)13.24%
ROE(5y)3.27%
ROIC(3y)1.48%
ROIC(5y)1.28%
ROICexc(3y)1.48%
ROICexc(5y)1.28%
ROICexgc(3y)1.48%
ROICexgc(5y)1.28%
ROCE(3y)1.87%
ROCE(5y)1.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.87%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.25%
OM growth 3Y-1.43%
OM growth 5Y7.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y3.05%
GM growth 3Y-1.31%
GM growth 5Y6.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 98.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.81 |
F-Score5
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)100%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y5.15%
EPS Q2Q%91.78%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.96%
Revenue growth 5Y0.43%
Sales Q2Q%-13.35%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.26%
EBIT growth 5Y7.53%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y72.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y3.5%
OCF growth 1Y72.41%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y3.5%
TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS / EMF FAQ
What does EMF do?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Inc is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (the Fund) is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in emerging country equity securities. The Fund's investment strategy employs a bottom-up, research-driven approach focused on identifying long-term earnings power at a discount to intrinsic value. The Fund invests in various geographical regions, such as Asia, Latin America and Caribbean, North America, Europe, and Middle East and Africa. The Fund invests in various countries, including China, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Brazil, United States, Thailand, Mexico, Hong Kong and United Kingdom. The Fund has invested in various companies, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., NAVER Corp. and Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd. The Fund's investment manager is Templeton Asset Management Ltd.
Can you provide the latest stock price for TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS?
The current stock price of EMF is 17.62 USD. The price increased by 0.11% in the last trading session.
What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of EMF stock?
EMF has a ChartMill Technical rating of 9 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 3 out of 10.