HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) ROC %: % (As of Apr. 2026)

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HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc HIX
50 GF Score
Price $3.94
GF Value $6.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II ROC %?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX 50 ROC % is % as of Apr. 2026. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of % mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a ROC % of % as of Apr. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's ROC % too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current ROC % is %. 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 ROC % compare to SCD and MIY?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's ROC % of % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.23. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROC % among Asset Management companies is 1.23, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % 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 % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current ROC % 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 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 $3.94 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is %. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current ROC % 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 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 $3.94 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HIX:

  • ROC %: %
  • GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.94 (34.9% 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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