MSD (Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd) Beta: -0.4155 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MSD Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc MSD
61 GF Score
Price $7.33
GF Value $9.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Beta?

Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd MSD 61 Beta is -0.4155 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSD with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's Beta is -0.4155.


Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd  (NYSE:MSD) 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)


Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Beta Related Terms


Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's Beta can be seen below:

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Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Beta Chart

Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.58 -0.20 -0.26 0.63 0.51

Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -0.26 -0.25 0.63 0.51 0.51

MSD vs PFD, SPE, MPA: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd'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.


Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's Beta falls into.


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Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd 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 -0.4155 mean?
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd (MSD) has a Beta of -0.4155 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd and its competitors.
Is Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's Beta too high?
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's current Beta is -0.4155. Overall, Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's Beta compare to PFD and SPE?
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's Beta of -0.4155 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 Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd and its competitors. Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's current Beta is -0.4155. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd (MSD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.63, compared to a current price of $7.33 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.4155. Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd (MSD), the current Beta is -0.4155 as of Jun. 25, 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.

Is Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd (MSD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.33 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.63. GuruFocus considers Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MSD:

  • Beta: -0.4155
  • GF Value™: $9.63 vs. price of $7.33 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MSD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Business Description

Address 1585 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Morgan Stanley Emerg Mkts Debt Fd Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to produce high current income and as a secondary objective to seek capital appreciation, through investments mainly in debt securities of government and government-related issuers located in emerging countries, of entities organized to restructure the outstanding debt of such issuers and debt securities of corporate issuers in or organized under the laws of emerging countries.
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