Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) OCF Yield %: 1.30 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 24% 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 OCF Yield %?

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr LSE:TEM +2.52% 41 OCF Yield % is 1.30 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 24% 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 1,510 Asset Management companies, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks worse than 54.57% on this metric.

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

As of today, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is £35.7 Mil, and Market Cap is £2,810.0 Mil. Therefore, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's OCF Yield % for today is 1.30%.

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

LSE:TEM' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.72   Max: 3.86
Current: 1.3


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

LSE:TEM's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
54.57% of 1510 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.42 vs LSE:TEM: 1.30

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


Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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 OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's OCF 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 OCF Yield % Chart

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF 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
OCF 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: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr OCF Yield % Calculation

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

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=35.703 / 2319.74423
=1.54%

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * 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.

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What does a OCF Yield % of 1.30 mean?
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) has a OCF Yield % of 1.30 as of Aug. 01, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.75 to 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #824 out of 1510 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's OCF Yield % too high?
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current OCF Yield % of 1.30 is 24% 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 OCF Yield % is 2.42. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's value of 1.30 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #824 out of 1510 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 OCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #824 out of 1510 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.42. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's value of 1.30 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's own OCF 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 2.42, 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 OCF Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median OCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.42, based on 1,510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Yield % of 1.30 is 46.3% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current OCF Yield % is 1.30, which is 24% 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 OCF Yield % of 1.30. The current OCF Yield % is 1.30, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 46.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 2.42. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM), the current OCF Yield % is 1.30 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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