GDO (Western Asset Global Defined Opp) Tax Rate %: 0.00% (As of Apr. 2026)

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GDO Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp GDO
51 GF Score
Price $10.53
GF Value $10.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Global Defined Opp Tax Rate %?

Western Asset Global Defined Opp GDO +0.19% 51 Tax Rate % is 0.00% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates GDO with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.85 Mil. Therefore, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00%.

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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Oct. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Oct. 2025 )
=0/9.23
=0.00 %

Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0/1.853
=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 Tax Rate % of 0.00% mean?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a Tax Rate % of 0.00% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Tax Rate % too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Tax Rate % is 0.00%. Overall, Western Asset Global Defined Opp has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Tax Rate % compare to GLV and DTF?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % for an Asset Management company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Tax Rate % 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 Global Defined Opp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.90, compared to a current price of $10.53 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 0.00%. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current Tax Rate % is 0.00% 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 Global Defined Opp (GDO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Global Defined Opp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.53 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global Defined Opp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GDO:

  • Tax Rate %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $10.53 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Western Asset Global Defined Opp Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp is a closed-end management investment company with a primary investment objective to provide current income. Its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund invests in the United States and foreign corporate fixed-income securities of varying maturities.
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