AEF (ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,) 5-Year RORE % : -134.95% (As of Dec. 2025)

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AEF ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC. AEF
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What is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, 5-Year RORE %?

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, AEF +0.54% 35 5-Year RORE % is -134.95 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AEF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Asset Management companies, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks worse than 90.18% on this metric.

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. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -134.95%.

The industry rank for ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

AEF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
90.18% of 1405 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -1.4 vs AEF: -134.95

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,  (AMEX:AEF) 5-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, 5-year period is chosen.

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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.


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ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s 5-Year RORE % 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.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, 5-Year RORE % Chart

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
5-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -111.67 45.27 63.89 24.03 -134.95

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
5-Year RORE % 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 63.89 -69.88 24.03 501.05 -134.95

AEF vs JGH, KTF, HIX: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.


ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, 5-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, 5-Year RORE % Calculation

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( 2.287--0.184 )/( 0.572-2.403 )
=2.471/-1.831
=-134.95 %

* 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 5-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of -134.95 mean?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF) has a 5-Year RORE % of -134.95 as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #1267 out of 1405 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s 5-Year RORE % too high?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current 5-Year RORE % is -134.95. Based on the distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #1267 out of 1405 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s 5-Year RORE % compare to JGH and KTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, ranks #1267 out of 1405 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, and its competitors. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s current 5-Year RORE % is -134.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, stock overvalued right now?
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -134.95. The current 5-Year RORE % is -134.95. ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND,'s overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, (AEF), the current 5-Year RORE % is -134.95 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.

ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITYOME FUND, Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INCOME FUND, INC. is a non-diversified closed-end, management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide both current income and long-term capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests a majority of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in emerging markets (excluding China) equity securities. The performance of the fund is measured against the MSCI Emerging Markets ex-China Index. Its investment portfolio consists of equity securities from emerging market companies (excluding China), spanning multiple sectors such as Information Technology, Financials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and others.
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