EMF (Templeton Emerging Markets Fund) Net Margin %: 99.79% (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Net Margin %?

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund EMF -0.70% 38 Net Margin % is 99.79% as of Feb. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 99.36. GuruFocus rates EMF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ranks better than 83.08% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Income for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $98.8 Mil. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $99.0 Mil. Therefore, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 99.79%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

EMF' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 98.78   Med: 99.36   Max: 203.14
Current: 99.74


EMF's Net Margin % is ranked better than
83.08% of 1572 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.285 vs EMF: 99.74

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund  (NYSE:EMF) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.


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Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net 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.

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Net Margin % Chart

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Net Margin %
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Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Semi-Annual Data
Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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EMF vs PSBD, NXG, ASG: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.


Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Margin % falls into.


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Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=50.488/50.815
=99.36 %

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=98.814/99.021
=99.79 %

* 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 Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 99.79% mean?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) has a Net Margin % of 99.79% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.36. Over the past decade, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 98.78 to 203.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ranks #266 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.79% is near median its 10-year median of 99.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.78 to a high of 203.14. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.29. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's value of 99.79% is 17% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ranks #266 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Net Margin % compare to PSBD and NXG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ranks #266 out of 1572 companies for Net Margin %. This places Templeton Emerging Markets Fund in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.29. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's value of 99.79% is 17% above this benchmark. Historically, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 98.78 to 203.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.36 vs. the industry median of 85.29, Templeton Emerging Markets 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 85.29, based on 1,572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.79% is 17% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's current Net Margin % is 99.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.36. 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 Fund stock overvalued right now?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) has a current Net Margin % of 99.79%. The current Net Margin % is 99.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.36 and 17% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.29. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF), the current Net Margin % is 99.79% as of Feb. 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 Fund Business Description

Address 300 South East 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33301-1923
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing mainly in emerging country equity securities under normal market conditions. It invests across various sectors, including Pharmaceuticals, Beverages, Broadline Retail, Metals & Mining, Banks, Food Products, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, Insurance, Entertainment, and others.
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