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Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund has the GF Score of 57, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
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Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund (NYSE:PAI) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund GF Score Related Terms
PAI vs MCN, JHI, NIM: GF Score Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 Investment Gradeome Fund GF Score vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's GF Score falls into.
Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund (PAI) has a GF Score of 57 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 40.00. Over the past decade, Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's GF Score has ranged from 16.00 to 65.00.
Is Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's GF Score too high?
Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's current GF Score of 57 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 40.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.00 to a high of 65.00. Overall, Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's GF Score compare to MCN and JHI?
Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's GF Score of 57 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's own GF Score has ranged from 16.00 to 65.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund and its competitors. Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's current GF Score is 57, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 40.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund (PAI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.49, compared to a current price of $11.90 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 57, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 40.00. Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund (PAI), the current GF Score is 57 as of Jul. 24, 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 Investment Gradeome Fund (PAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.90 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.49.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PAI:
GF Score: 57 (43% above median its 10-year median of 40.00)
GF Value™: $16.49 vs. price of $11.90 (27.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset Investment Gradeome Fund Business Description
Western Asset Investment Grade Income Fund Inc is a closed-end diversified investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income, consistent with prudent investment risk, through investment in a diversified portfolio of debt securities. To a lesser extent, the fund also invests in privately placed debt securities and in certain equity securities. Capital appreciation is its secondary investment objective. The fund invests a majority of its net assets in fixed income securities that are rated in the Baa or BBB categories or above at the time of purchase by one or more Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSROs) or unrated securities of comparable quality at the time of purchase (as determined by the investment adviser).
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