HIO (Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd) EV-to-OCF: (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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HIO Western Asset High Income Oppor Fd Inc HIO
54 GF Score
Price $3.57
GF Value $3.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EV-to-OCF?

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Enterprise Value is $337.56 Mil. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EV-to-OCF for today is .

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

HIO's EV-to-OCF is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 5.95
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-OCF only.

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-09), Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's stock price is $3.57. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.290. Therefore, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.31.


Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd  (NYSE:HIO) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.57/0.290
=12.31

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's share price for today is $3.57.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.290.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EV-to-OCF 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.

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EV-to-OCF Chart

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HIO vs CAF, BRW, SPXX: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 Oppor Fd EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EV-to-OCF falls into.


HIO
54GF Score
Western Asset High Income Oppor Fd Inc HIO
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Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EV-to-OCF Calculation

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=337.562/0
=

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current Enterprise Value is $337.56 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 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.

Is Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.57 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.73. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HIO:

  • EV-to-OCF:
  • GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $3.57 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset High Income Oppor Fd Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's primary objective is to seek high current income and the secondary objective is capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its net assets in high-yield corporate debt securities and the rest in common stock equivalents, including options, warrants, and rights. The company invests in securities of companies from various sectors such as energy, technology, utilities, industrials, communications, finance, and capital goods among others.
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