EMO (ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund) FCF Margin %: 1.54% (As of May. 2026)

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EMO ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc EMO
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Price $54.37
GF Value $80.98
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund FCF Margin %?

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund EMO -0.09% 51 FCF Margin % is 1.54% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates EMO with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,454 Asset Management companies, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund ranks better than 52.61% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $3.7 Mil. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Revenue for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $238.1 Mil. Therefore, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 1.54%.

As of today, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's current FCF Yield % is 4.17%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

EMO' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -452.63   Med: -50.23   Max: 115.42
Current: 16.02


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund was 115.42%. The lowest was -452.63%. And the median was -50.23%.

EMO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
52.61% of 1454 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 13.47 vs EMO: 16.02


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund FCF Margin % Related Terms


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin % 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.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund FCF Margin % Chart

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -26.07 -2.63 29.83 115.42 -284.41

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
FCF Margin % 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 185.51 90.34 -78.91 92.20 1.54

EMO vs EVV, PSEC, PTA: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin % falls into.


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ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Nov. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 )
=107.172/-37.682
=-284.41 %

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=3.673/238.121
=1.54 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 1.54% mean?
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) has a FCF Margin % of 1.54% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund ranks #689 out of 1454 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin % too high?
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's current FCF Margin % is 1.54%. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 13.47. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's value of 1.54% is 88.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund ranks #689 out of 1454 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin % compare to EVV and PSEC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund ranks #689 out of 1454 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 13.47. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's value of 1.54% is 88.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 13.47, based on 1,454 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's current FCF Margin % of 1.54% is 88.6% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 13.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's current FCF Margin % is 1.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $80.98, compared to a current price of $54.37 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.54% and 88.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 13.47. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO), the current FCF Margin % is 1.54% as of May. 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 ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $54.37 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $80.98. GuruFocus considers ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EMO:

  • FCF Margin %: 1.54%
  • GF Value™: $80.98 vs. price of $54.37 (32.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 88.6% below the Asset Management median (#689 of 1454)

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


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide long-term investors with a high level of total return with an emphasis on cash distributions. The Fund considers investments in midstream entities as those entities that provide midstream services including the gathering, transporting, processing, fractionation, storing, refining, and distribution of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas.
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