Western Asset Highome Oppor FdHIO 54 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.30 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 9.32. GuruFocus rates HIO with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks better than 85.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HIO'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.14 Med: 9.32 Max: 13.74
Current: 13.3
During the past 9 years, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's highest Yield on Cost was 13.74. The lowest was 7.14. And the median was 9.32.
HIO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 85.18% of 1113
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.35
vs HIO: 13.30
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (NYSE:HIO) 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 Highome Oppor Fd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HIO vs CAF, HPF, BKT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd'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 Highome Oppor Fd 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd 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 Highome Oppor Fd (HIO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.30 as of Jul. 07, 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 Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 9.32. Over the past decade, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.14 to 13.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #165 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.30 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 9.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.14 to a high of 13.74. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.35. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's value of 13.30 is 109.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #165 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CAF and HPF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd ranks #165 out of 1113 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.35. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's value of 13.30 is 109.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.14 to 13.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.32 vs. the industry median of 6.35, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd 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 6.35, based on 1,113 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 Highome Oppor Fd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.30 is 109.4% 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 Highome Oppor Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.30, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 9.32. 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 Oppor Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd (HIO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.73, compared to a current price of $3.66 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.30, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 9.32 and 109.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.35. Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Highome Oppor Fd (HIO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.30 as of Jul. 07, 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 Oppor Fd (HIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.66 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.73.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HIO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 13.30 (43% above median its 10-year median of 9.32)
GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $3.66 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.4% above the Asset Management median (#165 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset Highome Oppor Fd Business Description
Western Asset High Income Oppor Fd Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's primary objective is to seek high current income and the secondary objective is capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its net assets in high-yield corporate debt securities and the rest in common stock equivalents, including options, warrants, and rights. The company invests in securities of companies from various sectors such as energy, technology, utilities, industrials, communications, finance, and capital goods among others.
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