HIO (Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd) EPS (Basic): $0.30 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EPS (Basic)?

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd HIO 57 EPS (Basic) is $0.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HIO with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.04. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.30.

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.04. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.29.

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.04. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.

During the past 12 months, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.70% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 9 years, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 65.10% per year. The lowest was -33.30% per year. And the median was 13.50% per year.

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (NYSE:HIO) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EPS (Basic) Chart

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd Annual Data

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0.54

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0.28

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd Semi-Annual Data
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Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Sep. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(26.162	-	0)	/	93.436
	=	0.28

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(3.865	-	0)	/	96.629
	=	0.04

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.30

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $0.30 mean?

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO) has a EPS (Basic) of $0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors.

Is Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EPS (Basic) too high?

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current EPS (Basic) is $0.30. Overall, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EPS (Basic) compare to EMF and MIY?

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's EPS (Basic) of $0.30 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 EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current EPS (Basic) is $0.30. 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 Oppor Fd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.73, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $0.30. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO), the current EPS (Basic) is $0.30 as of Mar. 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 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 $3.60 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.73. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HIO:

EPS (Basic): $0.30
GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $3.60 (3.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies EMF MIY HPF BKT JRI SCD EDD CAF PSBD CION BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

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

Website https://www.franklintempleton.com

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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