HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $10.13 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc HIX
50 GF Score
Price $3.91
GF Value $6.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX -0.89% 50 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.13 as of Sep. 01, 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. Among 1,214 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks better than 88.22% on this metric.

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

As of today (2026-09-01), Western Asset Highome Fund II's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.13. The stock price of Western Asset Highome Fund II is $3.905. Therefore, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.4.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Highome Fund II's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:

HIX' s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.43   Max: 0.44
Current: 0.39

During the past 9 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Western Asset Highome Fund II was 0.44. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.43.

HIX's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than
88.22% of 1214 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs HIX: 0.39

Western Asset Highome Fund II  (NYSE:HIX) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation

The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.

Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as

Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF=Share Price/Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=3.905/10.131151534606
=0.39

* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms


Western Asset Highome Fund II Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Highome Fund II's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can be seen below:

* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart

Western Asset Highome Fund II Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 9.80 9.51 10.13

Western Asset Highome Fund II Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.80 0.00 9.51 0.00 10.13

HIX vs JGH, AWP, JOF: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.


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Western Asset Highome Fund II Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.

The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + 0.8 * Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

In the case of negative Total Stockholders Equity, the following formula is used (see Explanation section below for the reason):

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) / 0.8 ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)


Add all the Free Cash Flow together and divide 6 will get Western Asset Highome Fund II's Free Cash Flow(6 year avg) = $63.89.

Western Asset Highome Fund II's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for today is calculated as

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF=(Growth Multiple*Free Cash Flow (6 year avg)+Total Stockholders Equity (Apr26)*0.8)/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(9.5203515959648*63.886142857143+376.556*0.8)/89.769
=10.13

* 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.

What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $10.13 mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $10.13 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #143 out of 1214 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.13. The Asset Management industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.91. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of $10.13 is 1013.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #143 out of 1214 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to JGH and AWP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #143 out of 1214 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Western Asset Highome Fund II in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.91. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of $10.13 is 1013.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Asset Management companies is 0.91, based on 1,214 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $10.13 is 1013.2% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.13. 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 $3.91 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.13 and 1013.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.91. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.13 as of Sep. 01, 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 $3.91 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HIX:

  • Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $10.13
  • GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.91 (35.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1013.2% above the Asset Management median (#143 of 1214)

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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