WIW (Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund) PB Ratio: 0.86 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — Near Median


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What is Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund PB Ratio?

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund WIW +0.36% 33 PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates WIW with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund ranks better than 67.21% on this metric.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's share price is $8.3798. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was $9.75. Hence, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio of today is 0.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

WIW' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 0.88   Max: 1.01
Current: 0.86

During the past 9 years, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's highest PB Ratio was 1.01. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.88.

WIW's PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.21% of 1607 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs WIW: 0.86

During the past 12 months, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.20% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund was 6.90% per year. The lowest was -12.50% per year. And the median was -4.35% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund  (NYSE:WIW) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund PB Ratio Related Terms


Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio 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 Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund PB Ratio Chart

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.93 0.87 0.86 0.89 0.91

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
PB Ratio 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 0.86 0.87 0.89 0.89 0.91

WIW vs THW, NXJ, BME: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio falls into.


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Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Nov. 2025)
=8.3798/9.745
=0.86

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.86 mean?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund (WIW) has a PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund ranks #527 out of 1607 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio too high?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is near median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.01. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's value of 0.86 is 9.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund ranks #527 out of 1607 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's PB Ratio compare to THW and NXJ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund ranks #527 out of 1607 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's value of 0.86 is 9.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund 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 PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is 9.5% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund (WIW) has a current PB Ratio of 0.86. The current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 9.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund (WIW), the current PB Ratio is 0.86 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 Inflation-Linked Opportunities andome Fund Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities and Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income. Capital appreciation, when consistent with current income, is a secondary investment objective. The fund operates as a single operating segment, which is an investment portfolio.
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