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Templeton Emerging Markets FundEMF +1.81%38 ROA % is 63.87% as of Feb. 2026, which is 415% above its 10-year median of 12.40. GuruFocus rates EMF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,629 Asset Management companies, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ranks better than 98.47% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $197.6 Mil.
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $309.4 Mil. Therefore, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 63.87%.
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (NYSE:EMF) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ROA % Related Terms
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ROA % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) has a ROA % of 63.87% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Fund and its competitors. This is 415% above median its historical median of 12.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ranks #25 out of 1629 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's ROA % too high?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's current ROA % of 63.87% is 415% above median its 10-year median of 12.40. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.38. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's value of 63.87% is 1358.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ranks #25 out of 1629 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 ROA % compare to JRI and HPF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund ranks #25 out of 1629 companies for ROA %. This places Templeton Emerging Markets Fund in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 4.38. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's value of 63.87% is 1358.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.40 vs. the industry median of 4.38, 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 ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 4.38, based on 1,629 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's current ROA % of 63.87% is 1358.2% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Templeton Emerging Markets Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's current ROA % is 63.87%, which is 415% above median its own 10-year median of 12.40. 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 ROA % of 63.87%. The current ROA % is 63.87%, which is 415% above median its 10-year median of 12.40 and 1358.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.38. Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF), the current ROA % is 63.87% 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 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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