IGI (Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr) Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.00 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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IGI Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Inc IGI
32 GF Score
Price $15.45
GF Value $18.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr IGI +0.32% 32 Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.00 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates IGI with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current shares buyback ratio was 0.00%.

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Annual Data
Trend Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.05 -0.01 0.00 44.75 0.00

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Semi-Annual Data
Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 44.75 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2024 )
=(5.99365 - 5.99365) / 5.99365
=0.00%

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: May. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Nov. 2025 )
=(5.99365 - 5.99365) / 5.99365
=0.00%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.00 mean?
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.00 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.00. Overall, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to RMI and BCIC?
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's Shares Buyback Ratio % of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for an Asset Management company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr and its competitors. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.26, compared to a current price of $15.45 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.00. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is 0.00 as of Sep. 21, 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 Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.45 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.26. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IGI:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $18.26 vs. price of $15.45 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
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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