AEF (ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,) FCF Yield %: 25.70 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 148% Above Median

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AEF ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC. AEF
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What is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, FCF Yield %?

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, AEF +0.54% 35 FCF Yield % is 25.70 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 148% above its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates AEF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Asset Management companies, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks better than 92.43% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $97.97 Mil, and Market Cap is $381.25 Mil. Therefore, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s FCF Yield % for today is 25.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

AEF' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.22   Med: 10.37   Max: 33.54
Current: 25.7


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, was 33.54%. The lowest was 4.22%. And the median was 10.37%.

AEF's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
92.43% of 1505 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.04 vs AEF: 25.70

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.41%.


ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


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ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s FCF Yield % 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, FCF Yield % Chart

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 9.85 15.17 5.75 34.47

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
FCF Yield % 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 3.95 10.75 0.57 71.38 8.38

AEF vs JGH, KTF, HIX: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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, FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s FCF Yield % falls into.


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ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=97.971 / 284.207
=34.47%

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=11.902 * 2 / 284.207
=8.38%

* 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 FCF Yield % of 25.70 mean?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF) has a FCF Yield % of 25.70 as of Aug. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 10.37. Over the past decade, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.22 to 33.54. According to the industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #114 out of 1505 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s FCF Yield % too high?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current FCF Yield % of 25.70 is 148% above median its 10-year median of 10.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 33.54. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.04. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s value of 25.70 is 1159.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #114 out of 1505 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Yield % compare to JGH and KTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #114 out of 1505 companies for FCF Yield %. This places ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.04. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s value of 25.70 is 1159.8% above this benchmark. Historically, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s own FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.22 to 33.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 2.04, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, 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 FCF Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.04, based on 1,505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current FCF Yield % of 25.70 is 1159.8% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current FCF Yield % is 25.70, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 10.37. 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 FCF Yield % of 25.70. The current FCF Yield % is 25.70, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 1159.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.04. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF), the current FCF Yield % is 25.70 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 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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