WIW (Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund) Cash-to-Debt: 0.01 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Cash-to-Debt?

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund WIW -0.24% 29 Cash-to-Debt is 0.01 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates WIW with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,412 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund ranks worse than 95.89% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.01.

If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in May. 2026.

(1) Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

WIW' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.01   Max: No Debt
Current: 0.01

During the past 9 years, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.

WIW's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
95.89% of 1412 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.55 vs WIW: 0.01

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund  (NYSE:WIW) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Cash-to-Debt 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.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Cash-to-Debt Chart

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Annual Data
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Cash-to-Debt
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Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Semi-Annual Data
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WIW vs IGD, BGB, ECC: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund had no debt (1).

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 mean?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund (WIW) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 as of May. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund ranks #1354 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 is near median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's value of 0.01 is 99.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund ranks #1354 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Cash-to-Debt compare to IGD and BGB?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund ranks #1354 out of 1412 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's value of 0.01 is 99.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 6.55, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 6.55, based on 1,412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.01 is 99.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund (WIW) has a current Cash-to-Debt of 0.01. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 99.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.55. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund (WIW), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.01 as of May. 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.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities and Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income. Capital appreciation, when consistent with current income, is a secondary investment objective. The fund operates as a single operating segment, which is an investment portfolio.
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