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Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC (TEM)

Rank #217 of 280 - Financials - UK Equities

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Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC

TEM.L·Financials·Market Cap £3.0b

Rank #217 of 280

Quantitative Model · 280 Stocks Analysed

£3.33

+41.70% YTD

52W: £2.19 - £3.52

Factor Analysis Summary

Editorial assessment generated from Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC's live factor scores and sector positioning.

Based on Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor analysis, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC (TEM.L) currently holds an overall rank of #217 out of 280 FTSE 100 constituents, reflecting its weighted composite score across liquidity, valuation, profitability, solvency, asset efficiency, market trading, and technical dimensions.

Key strengths include valuation (P/E 4.3, dividend yield 2.1%), where it demonstrates compelling valuation metrics, trading at a discount to peer averages on key multiples; solvency (debt/equity 0.0), where it demonstrates a robust solvency position with conservative leverage and strong balance sheet coverage; and profitability (ROE 33.6%, net margin 96.7%), where it demonstrates strong profitability metrics, ranking in the top quartile for earnings quality and return on capital.

Areas requiring attention include liquidity, where thin trading volumes could increase transaction costs and slippage, as well as market trading, where market trading signals are inconclusive and add little to the investment case.

Within the Financials sector, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC sits at composite rank #217, trailing the Financials peer average (rank 8). It ranks behind all 6 tracked Financials peers in our model.

Despite its mid-table composite rank of #217, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC shows selective strength — notably in valuation and solvency — suggesting a stock with identifiable merits alongside clear areas for improvement.

Strongest Factors

Valuation — Rank 8/280 (top quartile)
Solvency — Rank 27/280 (top quartile)
Profitability — Rank 41/280 (top quartile)

Weakest Factors

Liquidity — Rank 245/280 (below average)
Market Trading — Rank 144/280 (middle of the pack)

Score Analysis

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC is ranked #217 out of 280 UK stocks. Lower factor scores indicate better performance in that category.

Factor Breakdown

94/280

Average Score

Liquidity

Weak245/280

Valuation

Excellent8/280

Profitability

Excellent41/280

Solvency

Excellent27/280

Asset Efficiency

Good110/280

Mkt Trading

Fair144/280

Technical

Good81/280

1. Liquidity

Score: 245/280

How liquid is TEM and can it meet its short-term obligations?

0/6

liquidity criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Quick Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Current Ratio

N/A

0.76xRank 196/280

Range: N/ARank 196/280

–

TTM Operating Cash Flow

N/A

0.32xRank 157/280

Range: N/ARank 157/280

–

Liquidity Coverage Ratio

100-150

N/A

Range: 100-150

–

Intangible Asset Ratio

10 - 30

N/ARank 193/280

Range: 10 - 30Rank 193/280

–

Cash-to-Debt Ratio

N/A

0.71xRank 68/280

Range: N/ARank 68/280

Key Liquidity Metrics

Quick Ratio

N/A

Sector: N/A

Current Ratio

0.76x

Sector: N/A

Overall Liquidity Rank

Rank within universe#245/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

2. Valuation

Score: 8/280

Is TEM undervalued compared to its peers and fair value metrics?

2/7

valuation criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

FY27e P/E

8x - 18x

N/A

Range: 8x - 18x

–

FY26e P/E

8x - 18x

N/A

Range: 8x - 18x

–

FY27e Net Div Yld (%)

3.0 - 8.0

N/A

Range: 3.0 - 8.0

✗

Div Payout Ratio

30 - 55

6.65%Rank 50/280

Range: 30 - 55Rank 50/280

–

Current EV/EBITDA

N/A

3.1xRank 22/280

Range: N/ARank 22/280

✓

Current P/TBV

0.8x - 2.0x

0.92xRank 50/280

Range: 0.8x - 2.0xRank 50/280

✓

Current P/B

0.8x - 2.0x

0.92xRank 61/280

Range: 0.8x - 2.0xRank 61/280

Key Valuation Metrics

TTM P/E

Price-to-Earnings

4.3x

FY26e P/E

Forward estimate

N/A

FY27e P/E

Forward estimate

N/A

Current P/B

Price-to-Book

0.92x

Current P/TBV

Tangible Book Value

0.92x

Current EV/EBITDA

Enterprise Value

3.1x

FY26e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

N/A

FY27e EV/EBITDA

Forward estimate

N/A

Dividend

TEM pays a dividend yield of 2.14%.

Current Yield

2.14%

FY27e Net Div Yield

N/A

FY26e Gross DPS

N/A

FY27e Gross DPS

N/A

3. Profitability

Score: 41/280

How profitable is TEM relative to its peers?

0/7

profitability criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

TTM Profit Margin

15 - 30

96.7%Rank 13/280

Range: 15 - 30Rank 13/280

–

T12 FCF Margin

N/A

0.0%Rank 193/280

Range: N/ARank 193/280

–

FY27e RoE

10 - 16

N/A

Range: 10 - 16

–

FY26 EPS Growth

8 - 15

N/A

Range: 8 - 15

–

FY27e EPS Growth

6 - 12

N/A

Range: 6 - 12

–

NIM

1.5 - 3.2

N/A

Range: 1.5 - 3.2

–

Expense Ratio

50 - 65

N/A

Range: 50 - 65

TTM Profit Margin

96.7%

Current RoCE

33.6%

FY27e RoE

N/A

T12 FCF Margin

0.0%

4. Solvency

Score: 27/280

How strong is TEM's balance sheet and financial position?

0/6

solvency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

✗

Debt/Eqt

0.5x - 1.5x

0.04xRank 35/280

Range: 0.5x - 1.5xRank 35/280

–

Interest Coverage Ratio

N/A

Rank 8Rank 8/280

Range: N/ARank 8/280

–

Net Leverage Ratio

N/A

Range: N/A

–

Altman Z-Score (Manufacturing)

N/A

24.59Rank 29/280

Range: N/ARank 29/280

–

Z-Score (Non Manufacturing)

N/A

Rank 30Rank 30/280

Range: N/ARank 30/280

–

CapAdeq Ratio Tier1

13 - 18

N/A

Range: 13 - 18

Key Solvency Metrics

Debt/Eqt

0.04x

Net Leverage Ratio

N/A

Interest Coverage

Rank 8

T12 FCF Margin

0.0%

Altman Z-Score

24.59

Safe Zone

01.812.995+

5. Asset Efficiency

Score: 110/280

How efficiently does TEM deploy its assets and intellectual capital?

0/5

asset efficiency criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Efficiency Ratio

50 - 70

N/A

Range: 50 - 70

–

TTM Asset Turnover Ratio

N/A

0.33xRank 161/280

Range: N/ARank 161/280

–

TTM CAPEX/Sales

1 - 3

N/A

Range: 1 - 3

–

Working Capital Turnover

N/A

Range: N/A

–

R&D/Sales FY27e

N/A

Range: N/A

Overall Asset Efficiency Rank

Rank within sector peers#110/280

Best (1)Worst (280)

6. Market Trading

Score: 144/280

How liquid and actively traded is TEM?

0/2

market trading criteria met

Metric

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

Intraday Sentiment (%)

40 - 75

N/A

Range: 40 - 75

–

10D-Avg v/s 3M-Avg Vol

N/A

77%Rank 50/280

Range: N/ARank 50/280

✗

Avg Directional Index 30D

012 - 45

11.0Rank 274/280

Range: 012 - 45Rank 274/280

–

Parabolic SAR

N/A

340.00Rank 187/280

Range: N/ARank 187/280

–

Stock Rating Rank

N/A

Range: N/A

Market Cap

£3,008,242,256

Enterprise Value

£3,040,284,256

Trading Volume

7. Technical

Score: 81/280

What do the technical indicators say about TEM?

0/5

technical criteria met

Metric

Chart

Sector Range

Value

Rank

–

CMP v/s 52-WH

£3.52£2.19

-5.4%CMP: £3.33

N/A

-5.4%Rank 76/280

£3.52£2.19

-5.4%CMP: £3.33

Range: N/ARank 76/280

–

CMP v/s 52-WL

£3.52£2.19

+52.4%CMP: £3.33

N/A

52.4%Rank 222/280

£3.52£2.19

+52.4%CMP: £3.33

Range: N/ARank 222/280

–

RSI 14D

050.0 - Bearish100

N/A

50.0Rank 50/280

050.0 - Bearish100

Range: N/ARank 50/280

–

MA50 - MA200

£2.97+0.27£3.24

N/A

BullishRank 110/280

£2.97+0.27£3.24

Range: N/ARank 110/280

–

MACD Rank

Golden Cross

MACD: -0.25

N/A

-0.25

Golden Cross

MACD: -0.25

Range: N/A

RSI (14 Day)

50.0

Neutral

0 (Oversold)50100 (Overbought)

Moving Averages

50 SMA£3.24

200 SMA£2.97

SignalGolden Cross (Bullish)

MACD-0.25

Risk Metrics

Beta

N/A

3-Yr Std Dev

N/A

5-Yr Std Dev

N/A

Peer Comparison

How does TEM compare to other Financials stocks?

Overall Rank Comparison

Factor Score Comparison

Stock	Rank	Liquidity	Valuation	Profitability	Solvency	Mkt Trading	Technical
TEM	#217	245	8	41	27	144	81
MUT.L	#3	128	38	24	56	27	8
RTW.L	#5	116	7	9	145	69	229
BPCR.L	#7	163	34	56	9	112	76
RCP.L	#9	179	26	22	59	13	2
AGT.L	#11	108	57	55	72	90	79
TBCG.L	#14	29	55	38	257	129	18

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Methodology Note

The analysis presented for Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC is produced using Strategyland's proprietary 7-factor quantitative model, which evaluates each stock across Liquidity, Valuation, Profitability, Solvency, Asset Efficiency, Market Trading, and Technical dimensions. Individual factor scores and the composite rank reflect relative rankings within the FTSE 100 universe — a lower rank number indicates stronger performance in that category.

Underlying financial and market data is sourced from LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and processed through our scoring engine. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available and should be interpreted as a systematic screening output, not a forecast of future share price performance.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Past performance and factor rankings are not indicative of future results. Please read our Risk Disclaimer before making any investment decisions.

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