EHI (Western Asset Global High Fd) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.86 (As of Nov. 2025) — 20% Below Median

What is Western Asset Global High Fd Dividend Payout Ratio?

Western Asset Global High Fd EHI -0.17% 28 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86 as of Nov. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates EHI with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Global High Fd ranks worse than 81.33% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.86.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Western Asset Global High Inc Fd Inc is 1.58, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

EHI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 1.08 Max: 19.44
Current: 1.58

During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Western Asset Global High Fd was 19.44. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.08.

EHI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.33% of 932 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs EHI: 1.58

As of today (2026-07-09), the Dividend Yield % of Western Asset Global High Fd is 14.15%.

During the past 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Western Asset Global High Fd was 14.37%. The lowest was 7.06%. And the median was 10.65%.

Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.42.

During the past 12 months, Western Asset Global High Fd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Western Asset Global High Fd was 2.90% per year. The lowest was 0.50% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Western Asset Global High Fd (NYSE:EHI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Western Asset Global High Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Global High Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Western Asset Global High Fd Annual Data

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Western Asset Global High Fd Semi-Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio	Get a 7-Day Free Trial												0.93	1.01	0.82	10.50	0.86

EHI vs MPV, EDF, ECF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 High Fd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Western Asset Global High Fd Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: May. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: May. 2025 )
	=	0.838	/	0.55
	=	1.52

Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.42	/	0.49
	=	0.86

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 mean?

Western Asset Global High Fd (EHI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Western Asset Global High Fd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 19.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global High Fd ranks #758 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.

Is Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Western Asset Global High Fd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 19.44. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Western Asset Global High Fd's value of 0.86 is 22.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global High Fd ranks #758 out of 932 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Global High Fd has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Western Asset Global High Fd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MPV and EDF?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global High Fd ranks #758 out of 932 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Western Asset Global High Fd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Western Asset Global High Fd's value of 0.86 is 22.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Global High Fd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 19.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Western Asset Global High Fd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.70, based on 932 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Global High Fd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86 is 22.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Western Asset Global High Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Global High Fd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.08. 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 High Fd stock overvalued right now?

Western Asset Global High Fd (EHI) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.86. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 22.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Western Asset Global High Fd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global High Fd (EHI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.86 as of Nov. 2025. 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 High Fd Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Western Asset Global High Inc Fd Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is high current income and total return by investing in a world-wide portfolio of securities. The fund invests in various sectors such as Consumer Discretionary, Financials, Energy, Communication energy, Industrials, materials, and others.

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