What is abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.'s (AEF) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (48), Value (43), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. have an economic moat?

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. in?

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United Kingdom).

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BUY

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. · Financial Services · United Kingdom · $375M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

3.7x

ROE

31.2%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

7.6%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. is a closed-end management investment company designed to provide long-term capital appreciation. The fund's competitive moat lies in its active management strategy and specialized focus on emerging markets excluding China, offering a targeted diversification tool for institutional investors. It operates as a niche asset management vehicle managed by abrdn's global investment team.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	—	-124.7M	30.1M	20.7M	96.4M	79.0%	6.5M
EPS	-0.18	-2.48	0.57	0.39	2.29	100.4%	2.29
Shares	—	50.8M	50.8M	50.8M	40.6M	-20.0%	40.6M
Debt	—	55.0M	35.0M	40.0M	27.0M	-21.1%	27.0M
Equity	—	293.2M	302.5M	302.4M	309.9M	1.9%	—
Op CF	—	25.7M	39.4M	15.2M	98.0M	56.1%	98.0M
Inv CF	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	-25.4M	-39.8M	-14.3M	-98.9M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-2.3%

SMA 50SMA 200

$8.89

RSI (14)

37.5

52W High

$9.91

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC (ROA)

0.6%*24.3

ROE

31.2%93.9

GP/Assets

1.9%19.5

Op. Margin

34.1%51.9

FCF/Assets

0.9%36.1

Piotroski

796.7

Int. Cover

—N/A

D/E Ratio

0.09x74.3

Current Ratio

0.01x0.8

Value

P/E (TTM)

3.7x96.3

EV/EBITDA

—N/A

P/FCF

125.3x2.8

P/B

1.1x53.4

P/S

53.4x2.9

Div Yield

7.6%84.3

Momentum

52W High %

90%41.6

RS 6M

17%86.2

SMA 50/200

1.21x93.8

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

2984%99.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$375M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

100.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AEF are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
AEF	abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.(you)	$375M	73	BUY
AGD	Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund	$312M	77	BUY
AWP	abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund	$365M	63	HOLD
POLN.L	Pollen Street Group Limited	$647M	72	BUY
FGEN.L	Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Limited	$713M	73	BUY
ACP	Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund	$651M	69	BUY
TAM.L	Tatton Asset Management plc	$598M	79	BUY
IPO.L	IP Group Plc	$746M	75	BUY
NCYF.L	CQS New City High Yield Fund Limited	$474M	57	HOLD
GCP.L	GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited	$837M	77	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 12.2x · Gross margin 94.4%

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) — Stock Score Summary

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 73/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$8.89
Market Cap	$375M
P/E (TTM)	3.72
Price/Book	1.12
Return on Equity	31.2%
Debt/Equity	0.09x
Gross Margin	100.0%
Operating Margin	34.1%
Revenue Growth	-2.3%
Dividend Yield	7.6%
Free Cash Flow	$3M

abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.’s (AEF) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) is 73/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (43), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. have an economic moat?: abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 73/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. in?: abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc. (AEF) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United Kingdom).