HIX (Western Asset Highome Fund II) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Apr. 2026 )

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HIX Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc HIX
50 GF Score
Price $4.00
GF Value $6.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Western Asset Highome Fund II 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Western Asset Highome Fund II HIX +1.01% 50 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HIX with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

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What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Western Asset Highome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to MIY and JGH?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's 3-Month Share 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 3-Month 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Western Asset Highome Fund II and its competitors. Western Asset Highome Fund II's current 3-Month 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 Highome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.05, compared to a current price of $4.00 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Western Asset Highome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Highome Fund II (HIX), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 Highome Fund II (HIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Fund II stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.00 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HIX:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $4.00 (33.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs

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

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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