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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 26.11%.
IGI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 58.04% of 1537
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.56
vs IGI: 26.11
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (NYSE:IGI) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr 3-Year RORE % 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.
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr 3-Year RORE % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr'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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Nov. 2025 and 3-year before.
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI) has a 3-Year RORE % of 26.11 as of Nov. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks #645 out of 1537 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current 3-Year RORE % is 26.11. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.56. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's value of 26.11 is 107.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks #645 out of 1537 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's 3-Year RORE % compare to IAE and JLS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks #645 out of 1537 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.56. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's value of 26.11 is 107.9% above this benchmark. 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 12.56, based on 1,537 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. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current 3-Year RORE % of 26.11 is 107.9% above 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 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current 3-Year RORE % is 26.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr stock overvalued right now?
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 26.11. The current 3-Year RORE % is 26.11 and 107.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 12.56. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI), the current 3-Year RORE % is 26.11 as of Nov. 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.
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Business Description
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Inc operates as a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and then liquidate & distribute substantially all of the Fund's net assets to stockholders. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.
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