EMD (Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund) Tariff Resilience Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


EMD Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Inc EMD
54 GF Score
Price $10.80
GF Value $13.93
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Tariff Resilience Score?

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund EMD +0.75% 54 Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 2026. 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 1,691 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks better than 78.06% on this metric.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund has the Tariff Resilience Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund has As an investment fund, EMD's exposure to tariffs is indirect, depending on its portfolio companies. Diversification across emerging markets provides some resilience, but economic impacts from tariffs can affect returns.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund might have Highly Resilient.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund  (NYSE:EMD) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

EMD vs NDMO, NCDL, DSU: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 mean?
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #371 out of 1691 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #371 out of 1691 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to NDMO and NCDL?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #371 out of 1691 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. 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 $10.80 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jun. 29, 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.

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 $10.80 is trading 22.5% 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:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $10.80 (22.5% 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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