HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) 3-Year RORE % : -32.58% (As of Apr. 2026)


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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II 3-Year RORE %?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX +0.51% 35 3-Year RORE % is -32.58 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HIX with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,533 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks worse than 73.91% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -32.58%.

The industry rank for Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

HIX's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
73.91% of 1533 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.05 vs HIX: -32.58

Western Asset Highome Fund II  (NYSE:HIX) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Western Asset Highome Fund II 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:

* 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.

Western Asset Highome Fund II 3-Year RORE % Chart

Western Asset Highome Fund II Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 11.07 152.03 -39.36 -54.26 -32.58

Western Asset Highome Fund II Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -39.36 -89.08 -54.26 -61.82 -32.58

HIX vs MIY, JGH, SCD: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Western Asset Highome Fund II 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 0.505-0.318 )/( 1.183-1.757 )
=0.187/-0.574
=-32.58 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -32.58 mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a 3-Year RORE % of -32.58 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #1133 out of 1533 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current 3-Year RORE % is -32.58. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #1133 out of 1533 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Asset Highome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Year RORE % compare to MIY and JGH?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #1133 out of 1533 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Western Asset Highome Fund II in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.05, based on 1,533 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current 3-Year RORE % is -32.58. 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?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -32.58. The current 3-Year RORE % is -32.58. Western Asset Highome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current 3-Year RORE % is -32.58 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.

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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