Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 68% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio?

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr LSE:TEM +2.52% 41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates LSE:TEM with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks better than 95.17% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:TEM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.22   Max: 24
Current: 0.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr was 24.00. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.22.

LSE:TEM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
95.17% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs LSE:TEM: 0.07

As of today (2026-08-01), the Dividend Yield % of Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr is 1.76%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr was 3.37%. The lowest was 1.03%. And the median was 2.16%.

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.02.

During the past 12 months, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr was 33.00% per year. The lowest was -1.70% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 24.00 0.40 0.35 0.07

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
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.15 0.25 1.00 0.07 0.07

LSE:TEM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.053/ 0.775
=0.07

Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.02/ 0.305
=0.07

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 mean?
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 24.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #45 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 24.00. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's value of 0.07 is 89.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #45 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr ranks #45 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's value of 0.07 is 89.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 24.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.69, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.69, based on 931 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is 89.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 89.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Templeton Emerging Markets Inv Tr (LSE:TEM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 as of Mar. 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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