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TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS (EMF) Stock Overview

NYSE:EMF - US8801911012

15.65 USD
-0.11 (-0.7%)
Last: 9/9/2025, 6:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to EMF. EMF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. EMF scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. EMF does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EMF was profitable.
EMF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years EMF 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years EMF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
EMF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEMF 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 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.19%
ROE 13.66%
ROIC 1.4%
ROA(3y)-5.09%
ROA(5y)2.7%
ROE(3y)-6.26%
ROE(5y)2.34%
ROIC(3y)1.66%
ROIC(5y)1.2%
EMF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEMF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

EMF's Profit Margin has declined 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 RankSector Rank
OM 56.73%
PM (TTM) 424.27%
GM 58.67%
OM growth 3Y31.34%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y-20.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y28.08%
GM growth 5Y5.26%
EMF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEMF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 -500 1K -1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EMF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for EMF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EMF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
EMF Yearly Shares OutstandingEMF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
EMF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEMF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 19.17 indicates that EMF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EMF is 0.16, which is an excellent value as it means it would take EMF, only 0.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EMF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.16
Altman-Z 19.17
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
EMF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEMF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.87 indicates that EMF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
EMF has a Quick Ratio of 2.87. This indicates that EMF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.87
Quick Ratio 2.87
EMF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEMF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 87.96% over the past year.
EMF shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -15.17% yearly.
EMF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.25%.
Measured over the past years, EMF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.10% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)87.96%
EPS 3Y-15.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%26.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.25%
Revenue growth 3Y4.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.1%
Sales Q2Q%-8.59%

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.
EMF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEMF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.71 indicates a rather cheap valuation of EMF.
EMF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.71
Fwd PE N/A
EMF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEMF 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 7.69
EV/EBITDA N/A
EMF Per share dataEMF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

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

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.20%, EMF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
EMF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%

5.2 History

The dividend of EMF decreases each year by -1.59%.
EMF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
EMF Yearly Dividends per shareEMF 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

25.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EMF. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.4%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EMF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEMF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M
EMF Dividend Payout.EMF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EMF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS

NYSE:EMF (9/9/2025, 6:40:00 PM)

15.65

-0.11 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners66.51%
Inst Owner Change0.63%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap235.22M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.13%
Short Ratio0.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.59%
DP25.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (0.22)
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 7.71
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 32.62
P/FCF 7.69
P/OCF 7.69
P/B 1.05
P/tB 1.05
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY12.97%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY13.01%
OCF(TTM)2.04
OCFY13.01%
SpS0.48
BVpS14.93
TBVpS14.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.19%
ROE 13.66%
ROCE 1.77%
ROIC 1.4%
ROICexc 1.4%
ROICexgc 1.4%
OM 56.73%
PM (TTM) 424.27%
GM 58.67%
FCFM 424.41%
ROA(3y)-5.09%
ROA(5y)2.7%
ROE(3y)-6.26%
ROE(5y)2.34%
ROIC(3y)1.66%
ROIC(5y)1.2%
ROICexc(3y)1.66%
ROICexc(5y)1.2%
ROICexgc(3y)1.66%
ROICexgc(5y)1.2%
ROCE(3y)2.1%
ROCE(5y)1.52%
ROICexcg growth 3Y54.93%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y54.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.19%
OM growth 3Y31.34%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y-20.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y28.08%
GM growth 5Y5.26%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.16
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 100.03%
Current Ratio 2.87
Quick Ratio 2.87
Altman-Z 19.17
F-Score7
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)87.96%
EPS 3Y-15.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%26.67%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.25%
Revenue growth 3Y4.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.1%
Sales Q2Q%-8.59%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.16%
EBIT growth 3Y36.66%
EBIT growth 5Y4.41%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y395.95%
FCF growth 3Y-17.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y395.95%
OCF growth 3Y-17.15%
OCF growth 5YN/A