EMF (Templeton Emerging Markets Fund) Beta: 1.1391 (As of Sep. 05, 2026)

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What is Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Beta?

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund EMF +1.81% 38 Beta is 1.1391 as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates EMF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-09-05), Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Beta is 1.1391.


Templeton Emerging Markets Fund  (NYSE:EMF) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Beta Related Terms


Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Beta Chart

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.94 0.85 0.77 -0.35 -0.43

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Semi-Annual Data
Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 -0.35 0.79 -0.43 -0.23

EMF vs JRI, HPF, ZTR: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Beta falls into.


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Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 1.1391 mean?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) has a Beta of 1.1391 as of Sep. 05, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Templeton Emerging Markets Fund and its competitors.
Is Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Beta too high?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's current Beta is 1.1391. Overall, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Beta compare to JRI and HPF?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Beta of 1.1391 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Templeton Emerging Markets Fund and its competitors. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's current Beta is 1.1391. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Templeton Emerging Markets Fund stock overvalued right now?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) has a current Beta of 1.1391. The current Beta is 1.1391. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF), the current Beta is 1.1391 as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Business Description

Address 300 South East 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33301-1923
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing mainly in emerging country equity securities under normal market conditions. It invests across various sectors, including Pharmaceuticals, Beverages, Broadline Retail, Metals & Mining, Banks, Food Products, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, Insurance, Entertainment, and others.
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