IGI (Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (As of Nov. 2025) — 33% Below Median

What is Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Dividend Payout Ratio?

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr IGI -0.19% 37 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Nov. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates IGI with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks worse than 57.57% 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.42.

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If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Inc is 0.85, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

IGI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 0.63 Max: 4.43
Current: 0.85

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr was 4.43. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.63.

IGI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
57.57% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs IGI: 0.85

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr is 5.31%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr was 6.26%. The lowest was 3.51%. And the median was 4.84%.

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.43.

During the past 12 months, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr was 2.20% per year. The lowest was -7.90% per year. And the median was -4.55% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (NYSE:IGI) 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.

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Annual Data

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Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Semi-Annual Data
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IGI vs OCCI, RMI, RGT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr'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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
	=	0.852	/	1
	=	0.85

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr'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 )
	=	0.426	/	1.015
	=	0.42

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 mean?

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 4.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks #536 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.

Is Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 4.43. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's value of 0.42 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks #536 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to OCCI and RMI?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks #536 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's value of 0.42 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 4.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr has consistently been below 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 931 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 40% 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 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr stock overvalued right now?

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 40% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies OCCI RMI RGT JLS GCV MGF BCIC GDL IAE ENDI BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

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

Website https://www.franklintempleton.com

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Inc operates as a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and then liquidate & distribute substantially all of the Fund's net assets to stockholders. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.

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