AEF (ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,) EPS (Basic): $2.29 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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AEF ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC. AEF
35 GF Score
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What is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, EPS (Basic)?

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, AEF -1.28% 35 EPS (Basic) is $2.29 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AEF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.36. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.29.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.36. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.29.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.36. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.29.

During the past 12 months, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 487.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 46.40% per year. The lowest was -29.00% per year. And the median was 2.85% per year.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,  (AMEX:AEF) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

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ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EPS (Basic) 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.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, EPS (Basic) Chart

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.18 -2.48 0.57 0.39 2.29

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EPS (Basic) 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.15 0.35 0.04 0.93 1.36
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ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(95.564-0)/41.731
=2.29

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(55.114-0)/39.968
=1.38

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.29

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $2.29 mean?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF) has a EPS (Basic) of $2.29 as of Dec. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors.
Is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EPS (Basic) too high?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current EPS (Basic) is $2.29. Overall, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EPS (Basic) compare to JGH and KTF?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s EPS (Basic) of $2.29 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 EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current EPS (Basic) is $2.29. 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 EPS (Basic) of $2.29. The current EPS (Basic) is $2.29. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF), the current EPS (Basic) is $2.29 as of Dec. 2025. 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 EQUITYOME FUND, Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
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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