ISD (PGIM High Yield Fund) Beginning Cash Position: $4.72 Mil (As of Jan. 2026)

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ISD PGIM High Yield Fund Inc ISD
53 GF Score
Price $12.78
GF Value $18.16
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PGIM High Yield Fund Beginning Cash Position?

PGIM High Yield Fund ISD +0.39% 53 Beginning Cash Position is $4.72 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates ISD with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

PGIM High Yield Fund's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $4.72 Mil.

PGIM High Yield Fund's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Jan. 2025 ($4.88 Mil) to Jul. 2025 ($2.61 Mil) but then increased from Jul. 2025 ($2.61 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($4.72 Mil).

PGIM High Yield Fund's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Jul. 2023 ($4.43 Mil) to Jul. 2024 ($5.67 Mil) but then declined from Jul. 2024 ($5.67 Mil) to Jul. 2025 ($4.79 Mil).

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PGIM High Yield Fund Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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PGIM High Yield Fund Beginning Cash Position Chart

PGIM High Yield Fund Annual Data
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PGIM High Yield Fund Semi-Annual Data
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PGIM High Yield Fund Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $4.72 Mil mean?
PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) has a Beginning Cash Position of $4.72 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on PGIM High Yield Fund and its competitors.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund's Beginning Cash Position too high?
PGIM High Yield Fund's current Beginning Cash Position is $4.72 Mil. Overall, PGIM High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGIM High Yield Fund's Beginning Cash Position compare to GLAD and HPI?
PGIM High Yield Fund's Beginning Cash Position of $4.72 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for an Asset Management company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on PGIM High Yield Fund and its competitors. PGIM High Yield Fund's current Beginning Cash Position is $4.72 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.16, compared to a current price of $12.78 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $4.72 Mil. PGIM High Yield Fund's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD), the current Beginning Cash Position is $4.72 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.78 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.16. GuruFocus considers PGIM High Yield Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ISD:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $4.72 Mil
  • GF Value™: $18.16 vs. price of $12.78 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ISD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

PGIM High Yield Fund Business Description

Address 655 Broad Street, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ, USA, 07102
PGIM High Yield Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company, active in the financial services domain. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, with its secondary objective being capital appreciation. It invests at least eighty percent of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high-yield fixed-income instruments that are rated below investment grade with varying maturities and other investments.
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