HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 0.60% (As of Apr. 2026) — 60% Below Median

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HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc HIX
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Price $3.88
GF Value $6.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX -0.13% 50 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.60% as of Apr. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates HIX with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks worse than 65.29% on this metric.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

HIX' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 1.5   Max: 2.6
Current: 0.6

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Western Asset Highome Fund II was 2.60% per year. The lowest was 0.60% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.

HIX's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than
65.29% of 847 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.8 vs HIX: 0.60

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% 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 average dividends per share growth rate.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.80. As of today, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Yield % is 15.17%.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is 1.16, which seems too high.

Good Sign:

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.

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Western Asset Highome Fund II  (NYSE:HIX) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.294/ 0.105
=2.80

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Western Asset Highome Fund II was 3.01. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.19.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is 1.16, which seems too high.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.0490002026-08-242026-08-242026-08-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-07-242026-07-242026-07-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-06-232026-06-232026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-05-212026-05-212026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-04-232026-04-232026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-03-242026-03-242026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-02-202026-02-202026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002026-01-232026-01-232026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-12-232025-12-232025-12-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-11-202025-11-202025-12-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-10-242025-10-242025-11-03Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0490002025-09-232025-09-232025-10-01Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.588/3.875
=15.17 %

Current Share Price is $3.875.
Western Asset Highome Fund II's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.588.

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Western Asset Highome Fund II was 15.64%. The lowest was 7.65%. And the median was 10.61%.

Good Sign:

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.

* 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>

HIX vs JGH, AWP, JOF: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


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Western Asset Highome Fund II 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation

This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.

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 average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.60% mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.60% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 0.60 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #553 out of 847 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.60% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.60. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 0.60% is 84.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #553 out of 847 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to JGH and AWP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #553 out of 847 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Western Asset Highome Fund II in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 0.60% is 84.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Highome Fund II's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 0.60 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Western Asset Highome Fund II 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 3.80, based on 847 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.60% is 84.2% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.60%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 1.50. 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 $3.88 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.60%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 84.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 3.80. 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.60% 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 $3.88 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HIX:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 0.60% (60% below median its 10-year median of 1.50)
  • GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.88 (36% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.2% below the Asset Management median (#553 of 847)

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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