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Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Western Asset Highome Fund II's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $189.17 Mil. Western Asset Highome Fund II's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $565.72 Mil.
Therefore, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.33.
Western Asset Highome Fund II (NYSE:HIX) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation
Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.
Western Asset Highome Fund II Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms
Western Asset Highome Fund II Liabilities-to-Assets 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.
Western Asset Highome Fund II Liabilities-to-Assets Chart
HIX vs MIY, JGH, SCD: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.
Western Asset Highome Fund II Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.
Western Asset Highome Fund II's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:
* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.33 as of Apr. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.33. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets compare to MIY and JGH?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.33 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 Liabilities-to-Assets for an Asset Management company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.33. 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 $3.99 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.33. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.33 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 $3.99 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HIX:
Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.33
GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.99 (34% below fair value)
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
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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