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Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE:DMO) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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DMO vs IAF, PFO, GGZ: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks #999999 out of 325 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks #999999 out of 325 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to IAF and PFO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund ranks #999999 out of 325 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 10.92, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.92 — 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 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 $10.34 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 02, 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 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 $10.34 is trading 1.8% 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:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $10.53 vs. price of $10.34 (1.8% below fair value)
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 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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