Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 56.55%.
EMD's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 70.56% of 1532
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.895
vs EMD: 56.55
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (NYSE:EMD) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund 3-Year RORE % 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.
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund 3-Year RORE % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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.
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) has a 3-Year RORE % of 56.55 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. 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 #451 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current 3-Year RORE % is 56.55. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's value of 56.55 is 338.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #451 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to NDMO and NCDL?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #451 out of 1532 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's value of 56.55 is 338.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.90, based on 1,532 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current 3-Year RORE % of 56.55 is 338.5% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90 — 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 3-Year RORE % is 56.55. 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 3-Year RORE % is 56.55 and 338.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 12.90. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD), the current 3-Year RORE % is 56.55 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:
3-Year RORE %: 56.55
GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $10.78 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 338.5% above the Asset Management median (#451 of 1532)
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
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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