EMD (Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund) EPS (Basic): $1.74 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund EPS (Basic)?

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund EMD +0.19% 54 EPS (Basic) is $1.74 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates EMD with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.11. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.74.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.11. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.74.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.11. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.74.

During the past 12 months, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 64.20% 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 9 years, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 29.40% per year. The lowest was -22.90% per year. And the median was 15.80% per year.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (NYSE:EMD) 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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Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund EPS (Basic) Chart

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Annual Data

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Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Semi-Annual Data
	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												0.90	0.31	0.75	0.63	1.11

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Western Asset Emg Markets Debt 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.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt 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)
	=	(101.129	-	0)	/	58.120
	=	1.74

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt 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)
	=	(64.348	-	0)	/	57.857
	=	1.11

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 $1.74

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $1.74 mean?

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) has a EPS (Basic) of $1.74 as of Dec. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund and its competitors.

Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's EPS (Basic) too high?

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $1.74. Overall, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's EPS (Basic) compare to NDMO and DSU?

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's EPS (Basic) of $1.74 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 Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund and its competitors. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.93, compared to a current price of $10.54 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $1.74. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD), the current EPS (Basic) is $1.74 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.

Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.54 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.93. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EMD:

EPS (Basic): $1.74
GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $10.54 (24.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies NDMO DSU FAX GAIN PDT MHD LDP NMCO GCMG NCDL BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010

Website https://www.franklintempleton.com

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management and long term investment company. The primary investment objective of the company is to seek high current income, and the secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation.

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