Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.
EMDFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeOperating under the Asset Management umbrella, Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. is a financial services company. Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. is an open ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC.
Market Cap
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Beta
0.83
P/E (TTM)
6.58
P/E (Fwd)
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EPS (TTM)
$1.58
EPS (Fwd)
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ROE
14.5%
ROA
4.1%
Cash
$661,299
Total Debt
$234.8M
Free CF
$19.8M
52W Change
-0.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where EMD stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 21, 2026 close, EMD finished 2.13% above its 150-day moving average ($10.33) and 3.13% above its 200-day moving average ($10.23). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is EMD overbought or oversold?
At the August 21, 2026 close, EMD's RSI(14) was 56.5, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. carries $234.8M in total debt against $661K in cash reserves — debt is roughly 355.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $19.8M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 14.5%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from -$148.4M (2022) to $102.5M (2025), reflecting a 169% increase over the period.
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing EMD's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.