Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026,
Western Asset Highome Fund II paid$0.00 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It spent$15.01 Mil paying down its debt.
It paid$0.00 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent$30.89 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spent$0.00 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Western Asset Highome Fund IIspent$45.90 Mil on financial activities for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026.
Western Asset Highome Fund II (NYSE:HIX) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
Western Asset Highome Fund II's issuance of stock for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
Western Asset Highome Fund II's repurchase of stock for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
Western Asset Highome Fund II's net issuance of debt for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-15.01 Mil.
Western Asset Highome Fund II spent$15.01 Mil paying down its debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
Western Asset Highome Fund II's net issuance of preferred for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.
Western Asset Highome Fund II paid$0.00 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Western Asset Highome Fund II's cash flow for dividends for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-30.89 Mil.
Western Asset Highome Fund II spent$30.89 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Western Asset Highome Fund II's other financing for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.00 Mil.
Western Asset Highome Fund II spent$0.00 Mil on other financial activities.
Western Asset Highome Fund II Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Western Asset Highome Fund II Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
* 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 Cash Flow from Financing Chart
Western Asset Highome Fund II Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-71.59 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of $-71.59 Mil mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a Cash Flow from Financing of $-71.59 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Cash Flow from Financing is $-71.59 Mil. Overall, Western Asset Highome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Fund II's Cash Flow from Financing compare to MIY and JGH?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's Cash Flow from Financing of $-71.59 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 Cash Flow from Financing for an Asset Management company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing 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 Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Cash Flow from Financing is $-71.59 Mil. 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 $3.96 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is $-71.59 Mil. Western Asset Highome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current Cash Flow from Financing is $-71.59 Mil 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 $3.96 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HIX:
Cash Flow from Financing: $-71.59 Mil
GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.96 (34.5% below fair value)
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
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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