GDO (Western Asset Global Defined Opp) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.33% (As of Apr. 2026)

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GDO Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp GDO
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GF Value $10.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Western Asset Global Defined Opp Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Western Asset Global Defined Opp GDO +0.19% 51 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.33% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates GDO with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.10 Mil. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $39.50 Mil. Therefore, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.33%.


Western Asset Global Defined Opp  (NYSE:GDO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Western Asset Global Defined Opp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Western Asset Global Defined Opp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Western Asset Global Defined Opp Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.83 2.00 6.16 8.82 6.13

Western Asset Global Defined Opp Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.77 8.86 6.55 5.87 5.33

GDO vs GLV, DTF, HNNA: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Western Asset Global Defined Opp's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2.621/( (44+41.5)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.621/42.75
=6.13 %

where

Western Asset Global Defined Opp's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Oct. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2.104/( (41.5+37.5)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2.104/39.5
=5.33 %

where

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.33% mean?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.33% as of Apr. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.33%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GLV and DTF?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 5.33% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Asset Management company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.33%. 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 $10.53 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.33%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 5.33% 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 $10.53 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global Defined Opp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GDO:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 5.33%
  • GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $10.53 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Defined Opp Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
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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