EMD (Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Dec. 2025)


EMD Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Inc EMD
54 GF Score
Price $10.78
GF Value $13.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund EMD +0.75% 54 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates EMD with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks worse than 159235.51% on this metric.

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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #999999 out of 628 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #999999 out of 628 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NDMO and NCDL?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #999999 out of 628 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.66. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Asset Management companies is 63.66, based on 628 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.93, compared to a current price of $10.78 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % 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.

Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.78 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.93. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EMD:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $10.78 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the EMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management and long term investment company. The primary investment objective of the company is to seek high current income, and the secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation.
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