HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) Momentum Rank: 5 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc HIX
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Price $3.96
GF Value $6.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II Momentum Rank?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX 50 Momentum Rank is 5 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates HIX with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Western Asset Highome Fund II has the Momentum Rank of 5.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Western Asset Highome Fund II Momentum Rank Related Terms

HIX vs SCD, MIY, AEF: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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 Fund II Momentum Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 5 mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a Momentum Rank of 5 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Western Asset Highome Fund II's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's Momentum Rank too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Momentum Rank of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Western Asset Highome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Fund II's Momentum Rank compare to SCD and MIY?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's Momentum Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Western Asset Highome Fund II's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Momentum Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current Momentum Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Fund II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.05, compared to a current price of $3.96 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Western Asset Highome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current Momentum Rank is 5 as of Aug. 18, 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 Fund II (HIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.96 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HIX:

  • Momentum Rank: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.96 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Western Asset Highome Fund II Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to maximize current income by investing at least 80% of its net assets and borrowings for investment purposes in high-yield debt securities.
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