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During the past 9 years, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.20% per year. The lowest was -24.00% per year. And the median was -11.00% per year.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (NYSE:GDO) EPS (Diluted) 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.
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Western Asset Global Defined Opp EPS (Diluted) Related Terms
Western Asset Global Defined Opp EPS (Diluted) 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.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp EPS (Diluted) Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 Defined Opp PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global Defined Opp's PE Ratio falls into.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp EPS (Diluted) Calculation
EPS (Diluted) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Diluted EPS takes into account all of the outstanding dilutive securities that could potentially be exercised (such as stock options and convertible preferred stock) and shows how such an action would impact earnings per share.
EPS (Diluted) 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 $1.21
* 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 Defined Opp (GDO) has a EPS (Diluted) of $1.21 as of Apr. 2026. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's EPS (Diluted) too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current EPS (Diluted) is $1.21. Overall, Western Asset Global Defined Opp has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Global Defined Opp's EPS (Diluted) compare to GLV and DTF?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's EPS (Diluted) of $1.21 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 (Diluted) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Diluted) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Diluted) 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 (Diluted) mean?
A high EPS (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current EPS (Diluted) is $1.21. 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 Defined Opp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.90, compared to a current price of $10.53 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Diluted) is $1.21. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Diluted) calculated?
EPS (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current EPS (Diluted) is $1.21 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 Global Defined Opp (GDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.53 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global Defined Opp to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GDO:
EPS (Diluted): $1.21
GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $10.53 (3.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Business Description
Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp is a closed-end management investment company with a primary investment objective to provide current income. Its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund invests in the United States and foreign corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.
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