WEA (Western Asset Premier Bond Fund) ROC %: % (As of Dec. 2025)


WEA Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WEA
45 GF Score
Price $10.61
GF Value $16.66
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Premier Bond Fund ROC %?

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund WEA +0.52% 45 ROC % is % as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates WEA with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.66 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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What does a ROC % of % mean?
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) has a ROC % of % as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Western Asset Premier Bond Fund and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's ROC % too high?
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's current ROC % is %. Overall, Western Asset Premier Bond Fund has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's ROC % compare to NMT and DMO?
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's ROC % of % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.21. 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 1.21, based on 709 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 Premier Bond Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC % is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund'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 Premier Bond Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Premier Bond Fund (WEA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.66, compared to a current price of $10.61 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is %. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 Premier Bond Fund (WEA), the current ROC % is % as of Dec. 2025. 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 Premier Bond Fund (WEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Premier Bond Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.61 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.66. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Premier Bond Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WEA:

  • ROC %: %
  • GF Value™: $16.66 vs. price of $10.61 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Western Asset Premier Bond Fund Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade bonds. The fund invests in bonds of companies operating in different sectors, such as financials, energy, telecommunication services, consumer discretionary, healthcare, materials, information technology, and consumer staples.
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$10.61
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$16.66
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