HYI (Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.) EPS (Basic): $0.75 (TTM As of Nov. 2025)

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HYI Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. HYI
32 GF Score
Price $10.42
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What is Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. EPS (Basic)?

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. HYI -0.76% 32 EPS (Basic) is $0.75 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates HYI with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.60. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.75.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.60. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.75.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.60. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.75.

During the past 12 months, Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -41.70% 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 8 years, Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 83.10% per year. The lowest was -22.70% per year. And the median was -20.20% per year.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.  (NYSE:HYI) 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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Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

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* 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 High Yield Defined Opps. EPS (Basic) Chart

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. Annual Data
Trend May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.27 -1.15 -0.33 1.05 0.96

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. Semi-Annual Data
Feb17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
EPS (Basic) 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 0.57 0.48 0.81 0.15 0.60
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Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. 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 High Yield Defined Opps.'s Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: May. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(21.819-0)/22.728
=0.96

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Nov. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(10.697-0)/12.814
=0.83

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.75

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $0.75 mean?
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. (HYI) has a EPS (Basic) of $0.75 as of Nov. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. and its competitors.
Is Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s EPS (Basic) too high?
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s current EPS (Basic) is $0.75. Overall, Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s EPS (Basic) compare to HEQ and CIK?
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s EPS (Basic) of $0.75 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 High Yield Defined Opps. and its competitors. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s current EPS (Basic) is $0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. stock overvalued right now?
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. (HYI) has a current EPS (Basic) of $0.75. The current EPS (Basic) is $0.75. Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps.'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 High Yield Defined Opps. (HYI), the current EPS (Basic) is $0.75 as of Nov. 2025. 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.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset High Yield Defined Opps. is a non-diversified, limited-term, closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is to provide high income and seek capital appreciation. The fund invests a majority of its net assets in a portfolio of high-yield corporate fixed-income securities issued or originated by U.S. or foreign public or private corporations and other business entities, with varying maturities.
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