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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II FCF Yield %?
Western Asset Highome Fund IIHIX -0.13%50 FCF Yield % is 21.08 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 12.49. 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 1,503 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks better than 90.82% 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 Highome Fund II 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 Highome Fund II FCF Yield % Related Terms
Western Asset Highome Fund II 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II'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 Highome Fund II FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II'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 Highome Fund II (HIX) has a FCF Yield % of 21.08 as of Aug. 10, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 12.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #138 out of 1503 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's FCF Yield % too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current FCF Yield % of 21.08 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 12.49. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.00. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 21.08 is 954% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #138 out of 1503 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 Yield % compare to SCD and MIY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #138 out of 1503 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Western Asset Highome Fund II in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.00. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 21.08 is 954% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.49 vs. the industry median of 2.00, 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 Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.00, based on 1,503 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 Highome Fund II's current FCF Yield % of 21.08 is 954% 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 Highome Fund II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.00 — 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 Yield % is 21.08, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 12.49. 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 35% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 21.08, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 12.49 and 954% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.00. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current FCF Yield % is 21.08 as of Aug. 10, 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 35% 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 Yield %: 21.08 (69% above median its 10-year median of 12.49)
GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.94 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 954% above the Asset Management median (#138 of 1503)
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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