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Western Asset Highome Fund IIHIX +0.51%50 ROE % is 4.90% as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 6.11. 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. Among 1,611 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks better than 66.91% on this metric.
Western Asset Highome Fund II (NYSE:HIX) 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 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 Fund II ROE % Related Terms
Western Asset Highome Fund II 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 Fund II'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 Fund II ROE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II'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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a ROE % of 4.90% as of Apr. 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 Fund II and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #533 out of 1611 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's ROE % too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current ROE % of 4.90% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.11. The Asset Management industry median ROE % is 6.87. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 4.90% is 28.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #533 out of 1611 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 ROE % compare to SCD and MIY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #533 out of 1611 companies for ROE %. This puts Western Asset Highome Fund II in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.87. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 4.90% is 28.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.11 vs. the industry median of 6.87, Western Asset Highome Fund II 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 6.87, based on 1,611 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 Fund II's current ROE % of 4.90% is 28.7% 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 Fund II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current ROE % is 4.90%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 6.11. 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 ROE % is 4.90%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.11 and 28.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.87. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current ROE % is 4.90% 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:
ROE %: 4.90% (20% below median its 10-year median of 6.11)
GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.94 (34.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.7% below the Asset Management median (#533 of 1611)
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 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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