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Western Asset Global Defined OppGDO +0.09%51 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.51 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 10.13. 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. Among 1,116 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks better than 90.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Global Defined Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
GDO'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.71 Med: 10.13 Max: 16.54
Current: 16.51
During the past 9 years, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's highest Yield on Cost was 16.54. The lowest was 7.71. And the median was 10.13.
GDO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 90.23% of 1116
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs GDO: 16.51
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (NYSE:GDO) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
GDO vs GLV, DTF, HNNA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 Global Defined Opp 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Global Defined Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.51 as of Jul. 21, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 10.13. Over the past decade, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.71 to 16.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #109 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Western Asset Global Defined Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.51 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 10.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.71 to a high of 16.54. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of 16.51 is 156% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #109 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GLV and DTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Global Defined Opp ranks #109 out of 1116 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Western Asset Global Defined Opp in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's value of 16.51 is 156% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Global Defined Opp's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.71 to 16.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.13 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Western Asset Global Defined Opp has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Asset Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Asset Management companies is 6.45, based on 1,116 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.51 is 156% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Western Asset Global Defined Opp and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Global Defined Opp's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.51, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 10.13. 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 $10.54 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.51, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 10.13 and 156% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Asset Global Defined Opp (GDO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.51 as of Jul. 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 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 $10.54 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Global Defined Opp to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GDO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 16.51 (63% above median its 10-year median of 10.13)
GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $10.54 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 156% above the Asset Management median (#109 of 1116)
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
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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