Western Asset Highome Oppor FdHIO +1.11%57 PS Ratio is 12.30 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 12.52. GuruFocus rates HIO with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,406 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks worse than 67.28% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's share price is $3.64.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.30. Hence, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's PS Ratio for today is 12.30.
Warning Sign:
Western Asset High Income Oppor Fd Inc stock PS Ratio (=12.77) is close to 3-year high of 13.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HIO'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.9 Med: 12.52 Max: 41.12
Current: 12.3
During the past 9 years, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's highest PS Ratio was 41.12. The lowest was 6.90. And the median was 12.52.
HIO's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 67.28% of 1406
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.37
vs HIO: 12.30
During the past 9 years, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 63.50% per year. The lowest was -32.00% per year. And the median was 12.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (NYSE:HIO) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd PS Ratio Related Terms
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd PS Ratio 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 Highome Oppor Fd's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 Highome Oppor Fd PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's PS Ratio falls into.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd PS Ratio Calculation
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Share Price of today is $3.64.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.30.
* 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:
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO) has a PS Ratio of 12.30 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.52. Over the past decade, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's PS Ratio has ranged from 6.90 to 41.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #946 out of 1406 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's PS Ratio too high?
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current PS Ratio of 12.30 is near median its 10-year median of 12.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.90 to a high of 41.12. The Asset Management industry median PS Ratio is 7.37. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's value of 12.30 is 66.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #946 out of 1406 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's PS Ratio compare to CAF and HPF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #946 out of 1406 companies for PS Ratio. This places Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 7.37. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's value of 12.30 is 66.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's own PS Ratio has ranged from 6.90 to 41.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.52 vs. the industry median of 7.37, Western Asset Highome Oppor 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 PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.37, based on 1,406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current PS Ratio of 12.30 is 66.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PS Ratio is 7.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current PS Ratio is 12.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.52. 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 Oppor Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.73, compared to a current price of $3.64 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 12.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.52 and 66.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.37. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO), the current PS Ratio is 12.30 as of Jul. 01, 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 Oppor Fd (HIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.64 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.73.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HIO:
PS Ratio: 12.30 (near median its 10-year median of 12.52)
GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $3.64 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.9% above the Asset Management median (#946 of 1406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd Business Description
Western Asset High Income Oppor Fd Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's primary objective is to seek high current income and the secondary objective is capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its net assets in high-yield corporate debt securities and the rest in common stock equivalents, including options, warrants, and rights. The company invests in securities of companies from various sectors such as energy, technology, utilities, industrials, communications, finance, and capital goods among others.
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