Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) FCF Yield %: 1.27 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 26% Below 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 FCF Yield %?

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr LSE:TEM +2.52% 41 FCF Yield % is 1.27 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates LSE:TEM with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks worse than 53.21% 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, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £35.7 Mil, and Market Cap is £2,810.0 Mil. Therefore, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's FCF Yield % for today is 1.27%.

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

LSE:TEM' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.72   Max: 3.86
Current: 1.27


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr was 3.86%. The lowest was 0.75%. And the median was 1.72%.

LSE:TEM's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
53.21% of 1509 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs LSE:TEM: 1.27

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.30%.


Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr 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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Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr'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.

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr FCF Yield % Chart

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.51 3.64 2.80 2.72 1.54

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
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 1.26 4.48 0.75 2.45 0.84

LSE:TEM vs BLK, BX, KKR: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr'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.


Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr 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.

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=35.703 / 2319.74423
=1.54%

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=9.733 * 2 / 2319.74423
=0.84%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 1.27 mean?
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) has a FCF Yield % of 1.27 as of Aug. 01, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.75 to 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #803 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's FCF Yield % too high?
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current FCF Yield % of 1.27 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 3.86. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.15. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's value of 1.27 is 40.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #803 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #803 out of 1509 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.15. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's value of 1.27 is 40.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.75 to 3.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr has consistently been below 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 2.15, based on 1,509 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. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current FCF Yield % of 1.27 is 40.9% 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 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 Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current FCF Yield % is 1.27, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1.72. 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 FCF Yield % of 1.27. The current FCF Yield % is 1.27, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 40.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 2.15. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM), the current FCF Yield % is 1.27 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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