Western Asset Emg Markets Debt FundEMD +0.28%54 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.01 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 9.04. 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 1,112 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks better than 73.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
EMD'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.06 Med: 9.04 Max: 13.12
Current: 10.01
During the past 9 years, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's highest Yield on Cost was 13.12. The lowest was 7.06. And the median was 9.04.
EMD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 73.29% of 1112
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.445
vs EMD: 10.01
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (NYSE:EMD) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
EMD vs NDMO, NCDL, DSU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.01 as of Jul. 09, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 9.04. Over the past decade, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.06 to 13.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #297 out of 1112 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.01 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.06 to a high of 13.12. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's value of 10.01 is 55.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #297 out of 1112 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NDMO and NCDL?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund ranks #297 out of 1112 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's value of 10.01 is 55.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.06 to 13.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.04 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Western Asset Emg Markets Debt 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Asset Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Asset Management companies is 6.45, based on 1,112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.01 is 55.3% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45 — 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.01, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 9.04. 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 $10.67 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.01, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.04 and 55.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (EMD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.01 as of Jul. 09, 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 $10.67 is trading 23.4% 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.01 (11% above median its 10-year median of 9.04)
GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $10.67 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% above the Asset Management median (#297 of 1112)
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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