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Western Asset Global Defined OppGDO 51 Equity-to-Asset is 0.66 as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates GDO with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,628 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks worse than 67.32% on this metric.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (NYSE:GDO) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart
GDO vs SAMG, PNI, HNNA: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.66 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.60 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #1096 out of 1628 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.66 is near median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 0.77. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of 0.66 is 20.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #1096 out of 1628 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to SAMG and PNI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #1096 out of 1628 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Western Asset Global Defined Opp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of 0.66 is 20.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.60 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Western Asset Global Defined Opp has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,628 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.66 is 20.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.68. 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 $10.30 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 20.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.66 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 $10.30 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global Defined Opp to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GDO:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.66 (near median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $10.30 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.5% below the Asset Management median (#1096 of 1628)
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 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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