AEF (ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,) OCF Margin %: 21.41% (As of Dec. 2025) — 75% Below 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, OCF Margin %?

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, AEF +0.54% 35 OCF Margin % is 21.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 87.35. GuruFocus rates AEF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,450 Asset Management companies, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks better than 82.34% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $11.90 Mil. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $55.58 Mil. Therefore, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.41%.

As of today, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current OCF Yield % is 25.70%.

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

AEF' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.64   Med: 87.35   Max: 130.81
Current: 101.59


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, was 130.81%. The lowest was -20.64%. And the median was 87.35%.

AEF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
82.34% of 1450 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.625 vs AEF: 101.59


ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, OCF Margin % Related Terms


ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s OCF 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.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, OCF Margin % Chart

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -20.64 130.81 73.10 101.59

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
OCF 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 65.06 78.19 32.38 210.67 21.41

AEF vs JGH, KTF, HIX: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, OCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=97.971/96.437
=101.59 %

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=11.902/55.583
=21.41 %

* 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 OCF Margin % of 21.41% mean?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF) has a OCF Margin % of 21.41% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 87.35. According to the industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #256 out of 1450 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s OCF Margin % too high?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current OCF Margin % of 21.41% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 87.35. The Asset Management industry median OCF Margin % is 14.63. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s value of 21.41% is 46.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #256 out of 1450 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 OCF Margin % compare to JGH and KTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #256 out of 1450 companies for OCF Margin %. This places ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 14.63. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s value of 21.41% is 46.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 87.35 vs. the industry median of 14.63, 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 OCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median OCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.63, based on 1,450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current OCF Margin % of 21.41% is 46.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Margin % is 14.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current OCF Margin % is 21.41%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 87.35. 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 OCF Margin % of 21.41%. The current OCF Margin % is 21.41%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 87.35 and 46.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.63. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF), the current OCF Margin % is 21.41% as of Dec. 2025. 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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