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During the past 9 years, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.20% per year. The lowest was -24.00% per year. And the median was -11.00% per year.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (NYSE:GDO) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Global Defined Opp Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
GDO vs SAMG, PNI, HNNA: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 Global Defined Opp PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global Defined Opp's PE Ratio falls into.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.21
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.21 mean?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.21 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #999999 out of 825 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.21. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of $1.21 is 90.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #999999 out of 825 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Global Defined Opp has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SAMG and PNI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #999999 out of 825 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Western Asset Global Defined Opp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of $1.21 is 90.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 12.50, based on 825 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.21 is 90.3% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.90, compared to a current price of $10.30 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.21 and 90.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 12.50. Western Asset Global Defined Opp'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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.21 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 Global Defined Opp (GDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.30 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global Defined Opp to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GDO:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.21
GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $10.30 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.3% below the Asset Management median (#999999 of 825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp is a closed-end management investment company with a primary investment objective to provide current income. Its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund invests in the United States and foreign corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.
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