What is Western Asset Global Defined Opp FCF Margin %?
Western Asset Global Defined OppGDO +0.28%31 FCF Margin % is 127.93% as of Oct. 2025, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 78.47. GuruFocus rates GDO with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,465 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks better than 90.31% on this metric.
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Western Asset Global Defined Opp FCF Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 127.93% as of Oct. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 78.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #142 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Margin % too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current FCF Margin % of 127.93% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 78.47. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of 127.93% is 770.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #142 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Global Defined Opp has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Margin % compare to PFX and HNNA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #142 out of 1465 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Western Asset Global Defined Opp in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of 127.93% is 770.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 78.47 vs. the industry median of 14.69, Western Asset Global Defined Opp 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 14.69, based on 1,465 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 Global Defined Opp's current FCF Margin % of 127.93% is 770.9% 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 Global Defined Opp and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current FCF Margin % is 127.93%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 78.47. 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?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a current FCF Margin % of 127.93%. The current FCF Margin % is 127.93%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 78.47 and 770.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.69. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current FCF Margin % is 127.93% as of Oct. 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 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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