MHF (Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund) EPS (Basic): $0.38 (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


MHF Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc MHF
59 GF Score
Price $6.89
GF Value $6.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund EPS (Basic)?

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund MHF +0.44% 59 EPS (Basic) is $0.38 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MHF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.09. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.38.

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.09. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.36.

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.09. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.36.

During the past 12 months, Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 188.80% 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 Municipal Highome Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 117.20% per year. The lowest was -9.80% per year. And the median was 22.40% per year.

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund  (NYSE:MHF) 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 Municipal Highome Fund EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's EPS (Basic) 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 Municipal Highome Fund EPS (Basic) Chart

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.41 -0.96 0.18 0.84 0.18

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.60 0.24 -0.11 0.29 0.09
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Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund 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 Municipal Highome Fund's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Oct. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(3.683-0)/20.462
=0.18

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Apr. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(2.169-0)/24.105
=0.09

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.38

* 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 $0.38 mean?
Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund (MHF) has a EPS (Basic) of $0.38 as of Apr. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's EPS (Basic) too high?
Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $0.38. Overall, Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's EPS (Basic) compare to PIM and MSD?
Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's EPS (Basic) of $0.38 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 Municipal Highome Fund and its competitors. Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund (MHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.85, compared to a current price of $6.89 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $0.38. Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Municipal Highome Fund (MHF), the current EPS (Basic) is $0.38 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 Municipal Highome Fund (MHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.89 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.85. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MHF:

  • EPS (Basic): $0.38
  • GF Value™: $6.85 vs. price of $6.89 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Western Asset Municipal Highome Fund Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's objective is to seek high current income exempt from federal income taxes. It invests predominantly in intermediate and long-term municipal debt securities issued by state and local governments.
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