GDO (Western Asset Global Defined Opp) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Apr. 2026)

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GDO Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp GDO
51 GF Score
Price $10.53
GF Value $10.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Global Defined Opp ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Western Asset Global Defined Opp GDO +0.19% 51 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates GDO with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks worse than 159235.51% on this metric.

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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51GF Score
Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp GDO
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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #999999 out of 628 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #999999 out of 628 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Global Defined Opp has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Global Defined Opp's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GLV and DTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #999999 out of 628 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Western Asset Global Defined Opp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.66. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Asset Management companies is 63.66, based on 628 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.90, compared to a current price of $10.53 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Apr. 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 Global Defined Opp (GDO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.53 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global Defined Opp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GDO:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $10.53 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Western Asset Global Defined Opp Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp is a closed-end management investment company with a primary investment objective to provide current income. Its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund invests in the United States and foreign corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.
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