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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
IGI's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: -0.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (NYSE:IGI) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
IGI vs RMI, BCIC, IAE: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of May. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks #999999 out of 967 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks #999999 out of 967 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr has a GF Score™ of 55/100 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to RMI and BCIC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr ranks #999999 out of 967 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 1-Year Share 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr and its competitors. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's current 1-Year Share 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 $16.11 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Invstm Grd Dfnd Opp Tr (IGI), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 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 $16.11 is trading 11.8% 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:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $18.26 vs. price of $16.11 (11.8% below fair value)
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 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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