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Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund FCF Margin % Chart
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Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
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Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) has a FCF Margin % of 92.99% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 63.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks #320 out of 1457 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin % too high?
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's current FCF Margin % of 92.99% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 63.44. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.17. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's value of 92.99% is 556.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks #320 out of 1457 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's FCF Margin % compare to GGZ and PFO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks #320 out of 1457 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.17. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's value of 92.99% is 556.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 63.44 vs. the industry median of 14.17, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund has consistently been above 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 FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.17, based on 1,457 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's current FCF Margin % of 92.99% is 556.2% above 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's current FCF Margin % is 92.99%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 63.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.53, compared to a current price of $10.45 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 92.99%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 63.44 and 556.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.17. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO), the current FCF Margin % is 92.99% as of Dec. 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.
Is Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.45 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.53.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DMO:
FCF Margin %: 92.99% (47% above median its 10-year median of 63.44)
GF Value™: $10.53 vs. price of $10.45 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 556.2% above the Asset Management median (#320 of 1457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DMO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Business Description
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc is a non-diversified, limited-term, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a diverse portfolio of mortgage-backed securities, consisting of non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities.
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