EMD (Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund) YoY EPS Growth: -24.59% (As of Jun. 2026)

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EMD Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Inc EMD
50 GF Score
Price $10.01
GF Value $15.42
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund YoY EPS Growth?

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund EMD +0.10% 50 YoY EPS Growth is -24.59% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates EMD with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -24.59%.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.48.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund YoY EPS Growth Chart

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EPS Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -176.22 -318.84 149.20 -13.33 64.31

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Semi-Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth 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 -1.71 -16.68 103.97 48.21 -24.59
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Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(1.7397-1.0588)/ | 1.0588 |
=64.31 %

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.4771-0.6327)/ | 0.6327 |
=-24.59 %

* 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 YoY EPS Growth of -24.59% mean?
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) has a YoY EPS Growth of -24.59% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is -24.59%. Overall, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's YoY EPS Growth compare to NCDL and FAX?
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's YoY EPS Growth of -24.59% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund and its competitors. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is -24.59%. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.42, compared to a current price of $10.01 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -24.59%. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD), the current YoY EPS Growth is -24.59% as of Jun. 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 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 $10.01 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.42. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EMD:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -24.59%
  • GF Value™: $15.42 vs. price of $10.01 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 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

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