HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) YoY EPS Growth: 250.00% (As of Apr. 2026)

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HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc HIX
50 GF Score
Price $3.97
GF Value $6.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II YoY EPS Growth?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX +0.23% 50 YoY EPS Growth is 250.00% as of Apr. 2026. 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.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Western Asset Highome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 250.00%.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.11.

Western Asset Highome Fund II YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Highome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

Western Asset Highome Fund II Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
YoY EPS Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -146.99 31.44 204.03 -26.53 41.67

Western Asset Highome Fund II Semi-Annual Data
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Western Asset Highome Fund II YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Apr. 2025 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Apr. 2025 ) |
=(0.51-0.36)/ | 0.36 |
=41.67 %

Western Asset Highome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(0.105-0.03)/ | 0.03 |
=250.00 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EPS Growth of 250.00% mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a YoY EPS Growth of 250.00% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current YoY EPS Growth is 250.00%. 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 YoY EPS Growth compare to SCD and MIY?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's YoY EPS Growth of 250.00% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current YoY EPS Growth is 250.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset 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 $3.97 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 250.00%. 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 YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current YoY EPS Growth is 250.00% 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 $3.97 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HIX:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 250.00%
  • GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.97 (34.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Highome Fund II Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
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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