HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) Book Value per Share: $4.18 (As of Apr. 2026)


HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc HIX
51 GF Score
Price $3.95
GF Value $6.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II Book Value per Share?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX -0.75% 51 Book Value per Share is $4.18 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HIX with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.18.

During the past 12 months, Western Asset Highome Fund II's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Western Asset Highome Fund II was -1.10% per year. The lowest was -12.80% per year. And the median was -6.75% per year.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's current price is $3.95. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.18. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Western Asset Highome Fund II is 0.94.

During the past 9 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Western Asset Highome Fund II was 1.13. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.95.


Western Asset Highome Fund II  (NYSE:HIX) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Western Asset Highome Fund II Book Value per Share Related Terms


Western Asset Highome Fund II Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Highome Fund II's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Book Value per Share Chart

Western Asset Highome Fund II Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 5.75 4.65 4.49 4.26 4.18

Western Asset Highome Fund II Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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HIX vs MIY, JGH, SCD: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Western Asset Highome Fund II PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II's PB Ratio falls into.


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Western Asset Highome Fund II Book Value per Share Calculation

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(376.56-0.00)/90.07
=4.18

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(376.56-0.00)/90.07
=4.18

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $4.18 mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a Book Value per Share of $4.18 as of Apr. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's Book Value per Share too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Book Value per Share is $4.18. Overall, Western Asset Highome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Fund II's Book Value per Share compare to MIY and JGH?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's Book Value per Share of $4.18 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 Book Value per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Book Value per Share is $4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.05, compared to a current price of $3.95 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $4.18. Western Asset Highome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current Book Value per Share is $4.18 as of Apr. 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 Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.95 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HIX:

  • Book Value per Share: $4.18
  • GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.95 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Western Asset Highome Fund II Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to maximize current income by investing at least 80% of its net assets and borrowings for investment purposes in high-yield debt securities.
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