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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II FCF Margin %?
Western Asset Highome Fund IIHIX +0.51%50 FCF Margin % is 518.41% as of Apr. 2026, which is 617% above its 10-year median of 72.30. GuruFocus rates HIX with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,450 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks better than 88% on this metric.
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II'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 Highome Fund II FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II'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 Highome Fund II (HIX) has a FCF Margin % of 518.41% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. This is 617% above median its historical median of 72.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #174 out of 1450 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's FCF Margin % too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current FCF Margin % of 518.41% is 617% above median its 10-year median of 72.30. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 13.38. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 518.41% is 3776% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #174 out of 1450 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Highome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Fund II's FCF Margin % compare to SCD and MIY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #174 out of 1450 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Western Asset Highome Fund II in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 13.38. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 518.41% is 3776% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 72.30 vs. the industry median of 13.38, Western Asset Highome Fund II 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 13.38, based on 1,450 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 Highome Fund II's current FCF Margin % of 518.41% is 3776% 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 Highome Fund II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current FCF Margin % is 518.41%, which is 617% above median its own 10-year median of 72.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.05, compared to a current price of $3.94 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 518.41%, which is 617% above median its 10-year median of 72.30 and 3776% above the Asset Management industry median of 13.38. Western Asset Highome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Highome Fund II (HIX), the current FCF Margin % is 518.41% 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 Highome Fund II (HIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.94 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HIX:
FCF Margin %: 518.41% (617% above median its 10-year median of 72.30)
GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.94 (34.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3776% above the Asset Management median (#174 of 1450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to maximize current income by investing at least 80% of its net assets and borrowings for investment purposes in high-yield debt securities.
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