Western Asset Highome Oppor FdHIO 57 ROE % is 2.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 6.97. 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 1,614 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks better than 53.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
HIO'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.9 Med: 6.97 Max: 12.05
Current: 7.26
During the past 9 years, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's highest ROE % was 12.05%. The lowest was -17.90%. And the median was 6.97%.
HIO's ROE % is ranked better than 53.47% of 1614
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.36
vs HIO: 7.26
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (NYSE:HIO) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ROE % Related Terms
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO) has a ROE % of 2.04% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 6.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #751 out of 1614 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's ROE % too high?
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current ROE % of 2.04% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.97. The Asset Management industry median ROE % is 6.36. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's value of 2.04% is 67.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #751 out of 1614 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 ROE % compare to EMF and MIY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #751 out of 1614 companies for ROE %. This puts Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.36. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's value of 2.04% is 67.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.97 vs. the industry median of 6.36, 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 ROE % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROE % among Asset Management companies is 6.36, based on 1,614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current ROE % of 2.04% is 67.9% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current ROE % is 2.04%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 6.97. 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 ROE % is 2.04%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.97 and 67.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.36. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO), the current ROE % is 2.04% 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:
ROE %: 2.04% (71% below median its 10-year median of 6.97)
GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $3.60 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.9% below the Asset Management median (#751 of 1614)
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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