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Western Asset Global High Fd (NYSE:EHI) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Western Asset Global High Fd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $268.65 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Western Asset Global High Fd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $25.94 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.
Western Asset Global High Fd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Western Asset Global High Fd EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global High Fd's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 High Fd EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global High Fd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global High Fd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Western Asset Global High Fd's current Enterprise Value is $255.31 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Western Asset Global High Fd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $25.94 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.
Western Asset Global High Fd (EHI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.84 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Western Asset Global High Fd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global High Fd ranks #431 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Western Asset Global High Fd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Western Asset Global High Fd's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.84. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Western Asset Global High Fd's value of 9.84 is 0.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global High Fd ranks #431 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Asset Global High Fd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Global High Fd's EV-to-EBIT compare to FLC and DHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global High Fd ranks #431 out of 859 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Western Asset Global High Fd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Western Asset Global High Fd's value of 9.84 is 0.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.76, based on 859 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Global High Fd's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.84 is 0.8% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Western Asset Global High Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Global High Fd's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.84. 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 High Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global High Fd (EHI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.78, compared to a current price of $5.56 — trading 56.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.84 and 0.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.76. Western Asset Global High Fd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global High Fd (EHI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.84 as of Sep. 21, 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 High Fd (EHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global High Fd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.56 is trading 56.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.78.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global High Fd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EHI:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.84
GF Value™: $12.78 vs. price of $5.56 (56.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.8% above the Asset Management median (#431 of 859)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset Global High Inc Fd Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is high current income and total return by investing in a world-wide portfolio of securities. The fund invests in various sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Financials, Energy, Communication energy, Industrials, materials, and others.
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