Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.
EMDFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) is listed under Asset Management. At a $527.8M market cap, Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within financial services. is an open ended fixed-income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC.
Market Cap
$527.8M
Beta
0.85
P/E (TTM)
5.78
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$1.57
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
14.5%
ROA
4.1%
Cash
$661,299
Total Debt
$234.8M
Free CF
$19.8M
52W Change
-14.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where EMD stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 15, 2026 close, EMD finished 9.15% below its 150-day moving average ($10.06) and 9.33% below its 200-day moving average ($10.08). 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 October 15, 2026 close, EMD's RSI(14) was 39.6, 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.
The company holds $661K in cash, though total debt stands at $234.8M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. 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. ROE of 14.5% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.'s trajectory.