SDHY (PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities) Book Value per Share: $17.68 (As of Jan. 2026)

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SDHY PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities SDHY
56 GF Score
Price $16.14
GF Value $19.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Book Value per Share?

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities SDHY +0.12% 56 Book Value per Share is $17.68 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates SDHY with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $17.68.

During the past 12 months, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -19.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% 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 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities was 0.60% per year. The lowest was -4.00% per year. And the median was -1.70% per year.

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's current price is $16.14. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $17.68. Hence, today's PB Ratio of PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities is 0.91.

During the past 5 years, the highest P/B Ratio of PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities was 0.96. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 0.89.


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities  (NYSE:SDHY) 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.


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Book Value per Share Related Terms


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities'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.

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Book Value per Share Chart

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Annual Data
Trend Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Book Value per Share
19.90 17.47 17.24 17.60 17.81

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Semi-Annual Data
Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.38 17.60 22.03 17.81 17.68

SDHY vs VKI, LEO, CCAP: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities'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.


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's PB Ratio falls into.


SDHY
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PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Book Value per Share Calculation

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(439.52-0.00)/24.67
=17.81

PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(436.26-0.00)/24.67
=17.68

* 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 $17.68 mean?
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY) has a Book Value per Share of $17.68 as of Jan. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities and its competitors.
Is PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' Book Value per Share too high?
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' current Book Value per Share is $17.68. Overall, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' Book Value per Share compare to VKI and LEO?
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' Book Value per Share of $17.68 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 PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities and its competitors. PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities's current Book Value per Share is $17.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.59, compared to a current price of $16.14 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $17.68. PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY), the current Book Value per Share is $17.68 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 Short Duration High Yield Opportunities (SDHY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.14 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.59. GuruFocus considers PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SDHY:

  • Book Value per Share: $17.68
  • GF Value™: $19.59 vs. price of $16.14 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs

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


PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities Business Description

Address 655 Broad Street, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ, USA, 07102
PGIM Short Duration High Yield Opportunities is a closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. It mainly invests in a diversified portfolio of high-yield fixed-income instruments that are rated below investment grade with varying maturities and other investments (including derivatives) with similar economic characteristics.
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