Western Asset Highome Fund IIHIX -0.75%51 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.81 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 11.21. GuruFocus rates HIX with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,111 Asset Management companies, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks better than 88.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Asset Highome Fund II's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HIX'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.12 Med: 11.21 Max: 16.6
Current: 15.81
During the past 9 years, Western Asset Highome Fund II's highest Yield on Cost was 16.60. The lowest was 8.12. And the median was 11.21.
HIX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 88.93% of 1111
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs HIX: 15.81
Western Asset Highome Fund II (NYSE:HIX) 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 Fund II 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HIX vs MIY, JGH, SCD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Western Asset Highome Fund II'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 Fund II 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Western Asset Highome Fund II's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Asset Highome Fund II's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Western Asset Highome Fund II 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 Fund II (HIX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.81 as of Jul. 04, 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 Fund II and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 11.21. Over the past decade, Western Asset Highome Fund II's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.12 to 16.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #123 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Western Asset Highome Fund II's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Western Asset Highome Fund II's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.81 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 11.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.12 to a high of 16.60. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 15.81 is 145.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #123 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Asset Highome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Highome Fund II's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MIY and JGH?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Western Asset Highome Fund II ranks #123 out of 1111 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Western Asset Highome Fund II in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Western Asset Highome Fund II's value of 15.81 is 145.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Western Asset Highome Fund II's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.12 to 16.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.21 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Western Asset Highome Fund II 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 1,111 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 Fund II's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.81 is 145.1% 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 Fund II 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 Highome Fund II's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.81, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 11.21. 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 $3.95 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.81, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 11.21 and 145.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. Western Asset Highome Fund II'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 Highome Fund II (HIX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.81 as of Jul. 04, 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 $3.95 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.05.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Highome Fund II to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HIX:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 15.81 (41% above median its 10-year median of 11.21)
GF Value™: $6.05 vs. price of $3.95 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 145.1% above the Asset Management median (#123 of 1111)
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
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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