Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) EV-to-FCF: 79.60 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 35% Above Median

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LSE:TEM Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr PLC LSE:TEM
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What is Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr EV-to-FCF?

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr LSE:TEM +2.52% 41 EV-to-FCF is 79.60 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 59.18. GuruFocus rates LSE:TEM with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Asset Management companies, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks worse than 88.43% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Enterprise Value is £2,842.1 Mil. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £35.7 Mil. Therefore, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF for today is 79.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:TEM' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.82   Med: 59.18   Max: 134
Current: 79.6

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr was 134.00. The lowest was 23.82. And the median was 59.18.

LSE:TEM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
88.43% of 942 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.435 vs LSE:TEM: 79.60

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-08-01), Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's stock price is £3.05. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.775. Therefore, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.94.


Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr  (LSE:TEM) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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.

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.05/0.775
=3.94

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's share price for today is £3.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.775.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF 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 Inv Tr EV-to-FCF Chart

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF 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 34.79 0.00 36.90 0.00 65.87

LSE:TEM vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 Inv Tr EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr EV-to-FCF Calculation

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=2842.075/35.703
=79.60

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current Enterprise Value is £2,842.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £35.7 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 79.60 mean?
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) has a EV-to-FCF of 79.60 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 59.18. Over the past decade, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 23.82 to 134.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #833 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF too high?
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current EV-to-FCF of 79.60 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 59.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.82 to a high of 134.00. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.44. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's value of 79.60 is 451.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #833 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #833 out of 942 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.44. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's value of 79.60 is 451.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 23.82 to 134.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.18 vs. the industry median of 14.44, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr has consistently been above 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.44, based on 942 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current EV-to-FCF of 79.60 is 451.4% above 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current EV-to-FCF is 79.60, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 59.18. 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 Inv Tr stock overvalued right now?
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) has a current EV-to-FCF of 79.60. The current EV-to-FCF is 79.60, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 59.18 and 451.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.44. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM), the current EV-to-FCF is 79.60 as of Aug. 01, 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 Inv Tr Business Description

Address 5 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, GBR, EH3 8BH
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr PLC is an emerging markets investment trust based in the UK. It invests in companies from sectors like Financials, Telecom, Health Care, Industrials and Utilities. Majority of its investment is dedicated to Unilever, which is a UK-based consumer products company with an international footprint. It also has holdings in countries like China/Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia, Brazil, India, South Africa, Thailand, Greece, Egypt, United States, Mexico, Cambodia, Peru, Hungary, Kenya, Pakistan, Czech Republic, Argentina, Philippines, Indonesia, and Nigeria.
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