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Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.

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Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. (EMD) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 10.66% as of Jul 15, 2026. It pays $1.14 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes monthly. Its dividend has grown at a 2.07% 5-year compound annual rate.

621.41M

Market cap

6.13x

Current P/E

–

Forward P/E

10.66%

Dividend yield

$1.14

EMD dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for EMD — it pays out about 65% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	94.09%
Operating margin	147.40%
Pretax margin	149.73%
Net margin	149.73%
Effective tax rate	–
ROA	11.28%
ROE	15.86%
D/E	0.37x
Interest coverage ratio	8.89x

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EMD valuation

P/E	6.13x
P/S	8.31x
P/B	0.86x
P/CF	44.73x
P/FCF	44.73x
P/OCF	44.73x
PEG	0.21x
EV multiple	4.61x

About

Operated by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, the Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. is an open-end mutual fund dedicated to fixed-income investments. Additional management support is provided by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd.