Western Asset Highome Oppor FdHIO 57 ROA % is 1.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 6.81. 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 1,639 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks better than 64.61% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.73 Mil.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $389.29 Mil. Therefore, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HIO'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.59 Med: 6.81 Max: 11.89
Current: 7.1
During the past 9 years, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's highest ROA % was 11.89%. The lowest was -17.59%. And the median was 6.81%.
HIO's ROA % is ranked better than 64.61% of 1639
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs HIO: 7.10
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (NYSE:HIO) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ROA % Related Terms
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO) has a ROA % of 1.99% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 6.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #580 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's ROA % too high?
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current ROA % of 1.99% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.81. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's value of 1.99% is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #580 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above 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 ROA % compare to EMF and MIY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #580 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This puts Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's value of 1.99% is 49.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.81 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd 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 ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.95, based on 1,639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current ROA % of 1.99% is 49.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current ROA % is 1.99%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 6.81. 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 $3.60 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.99%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.81 and 49.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO), the current ROA % is 1.99% as of Mar. 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 $3.60 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.73.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HIO:
ROA %: 1.99% (71% below median its 10-year median of 6.81)
GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $3.60 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% below the Asset Management median (#580 of 1639)
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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