GDO (Western Asset Global Defined Opp) Total Debt per Share: $4.99 (As of Apr. 2026)

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GDO Western Asset Global Corp Defined Opp GDO
51 GF Score
Price $10.26
GF Value $10.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Western Asset Global Defined Opp Total Debt per Share?

Western Asset Global Defined Opp GDO +0.10% 51 Total Debt per Share is $4.99 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.

$4.99 (As of Apr. 2026)

Total Debt per Share is calculated as total debt divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Total debt is calculated as Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.99.

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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Total Debt per Share Historical Data

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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Annual Data
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Total Debt per Share
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Western Asset Global Defined Opp Total Debt per Share Calculation

Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Total Debt Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(41.50+0.00)/7.52
=5.52

Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Total Debt Per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Total Debt Per Share=(Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation+Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(37.50+0.00)/7.52
=4.99

* 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 Total Debt per Share of $4.99 mean?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a Total Debt per Share of $4.99 as of Apr. 2026. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Total Debt per Share too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Total Debt per Share is $4.99. 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 Total Debt per Share compare to SAMG and PNI?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's Total Debt per Share of $4.99 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 Total Debt per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Total Debt per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Total Debt per Share 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 Total Debt per Share mean?
A high Total Debt per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total debt per share equals the per-share value of a company's long-term and short-term debt. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current Total Debt per Share is $4.99. 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 $10.26 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Debt per Share is $4.99. 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 Total Debt per Share calculated?
Total Debt per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current Total Debt per Share is $4.99 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 $10.26 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90. GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global Defined Opp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for GDO:

  • Total Debt per Share: $4.99
  • GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $10.26 (5.9% 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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