Western Asset Global Defined Opp's quarterly market cap
declined
from Oct. 2024 ($89.48 Mil) to Apr. 2025 ($86.17 Mil) but then
increased
from Apr. 2025 ($86.17 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($87.60 Mil).
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's annual market cap
declined
from Oct. 2023 ($169.82 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($89.48 Mil) and
declined
from Oct. 2024 ($89.48 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($87.60 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Enterprise Value for Today is $120.90 Mil.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (NYSE:GDO) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Market Cap Related Terms
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Market Cap 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Global Defined Opp Market Cap vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Market Cap falls into.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Market Cap Calculation
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
* 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 Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a Market Cap of $79.78 Mil as of Jun. 25, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #1098 out of 1665 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Market Cap too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Market Cap is $79.78 Mil. The Asset Management industry median Market Cap is 201.73. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of $79.78 Mil is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #1098 out of 1665 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Asset Global Defined Opp has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Market Cap compare to PFX and HNNA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #1098 out of 1665 companies for Market Cap. This places Western Asset Global Defined Opp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 201.73. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of $79.78 Mil is 60.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Asset Management company?
The median Market Cap among Asset Management companies is 201.73, based on 1,665 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Market Cap of $79.78 Mil is 60.5% below 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Market Cap is 201.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Market Cap is $79.78 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp stock overvalued right now?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a current Market Cap of $79.78 Mil. The current Market Cap is $79.78 Mil and 60.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 201.73. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current Market Cap is $79.78 Mil as of Jun. 25, 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.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp Business Description
Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp is a closed-end management investment company with a primary investment objective to provide current income. Its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund invests in the United States and foreign corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.
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