What is Western Asset Global Defined Opp FCF Yield %?
Western Asset Global Defined OppGDO +0.28%31 FCF Yield % is 26.95 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 251% above its 10-year median of 7.68. GuruFocus rates GDO with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,516 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks better than 93.47% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp FCF Yield % Related Terms
Western Asset Global Defined Opp FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 26.95 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. This is 251% above median its historical median of 7.68. Over the past decade, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.73 to 175.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #99 out of 1516 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's FCF Yield % too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current FCF Yield % of 26.95 is 251% above median its 10-year median of 7.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.73 to a high of 175.73. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.20. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of 26.95 is 1127.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #99 out of 1516 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 Yield % compare to PFX and HNNA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #99 out of 1516 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Western Asset Global Defined Opp in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.20. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of 26.95 is 1127.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.73 to 175.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.68 vs. the industry median of 2.20, 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 Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.20, based on 1,516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 26.95 is 1127.8% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.20 — 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 Yield % is 26.95, which is 251% above median its own 10-year median of 7.68. 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?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a current FCF Yield % of 26.95. The current FCF Yield % is 26.95, which is 251% above median its 10-year median of 7.68 and 1127.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.20. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current FCF Yield % is 26.95 as of Jun. 25, 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.
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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