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What is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, EV-to-OCF?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,AEF -1.28%35 EV-to-OCF is 4.12 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 11.76. GuruFocus rates AEF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,503 Asset Management companies, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks better than 54.03% on this metric.
AEF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 54.03% of 1503
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.9
vs AEF: 4.12
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s share price for today is $9.27.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.287.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, EV-to-OCF Related Terms
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
* 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.
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF) has a EV-to-OCF of 4.12 as of Aug. 24, 2026. This is 65% below median its historical median of 11.76. Over the past decade, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.26 to 26.25. According to the industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #691 out of 1503 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EV-to-OCF too high?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current EV-to-OCF of 4.12 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 11.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.26 to a high of 26.25. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.90. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s value of 4.12 is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #691 out of 1503 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EV-to-OCF compare to JGH and KTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #691 out of 1503 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.90. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s value of 4.12 is 30.2% below this benchmark. Historically, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.26 to 26.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.76 vs. the industry median of 5.90, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.90, based on 1,503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current EV-to-OCF of 4.12 is 30.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current EV-to-OCF is 4.12, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 11.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, stock overvalued right now?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF) has a current EV-to-OCF of 4.12. The current EV-to-OCF is 4.12, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 11.76 and 30.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 5.90. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF), the current EV-to-OCF is 4.12 as of Aug. 24, 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.
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC. is a non-diversified closed-end, management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide both current income and long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests a majority of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging markets (excluding China) equity securities. The performance of the fund is measured against the MSCI Emerging Markets ex-China Index. Its investment portfolio consists of equity securities from emerging market companies (excluding China), spanning multiple sectors such as Information Technology, Financials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and others.
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