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WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEF (HYI) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:HYI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US95768B1070 - Currency: USD

11.76  +0.03 (+0.26%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to HYI. HYI was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. HYI scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. HYI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HYI had positive earnings in the past year.
In multiple years HYI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years HYI always reported negative operating cash flow.
HYI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHYI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

The last Return On Invested Capital (6.97%) for HYI is above the 3 year average (5.82%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.28%
ROE 4.37%
ROIC 6.97%
ROA(3y)1.01%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)1.07%
ROE(5y)1.51%
ROIC(3y)5.82%
ROIC(5y)5.83%
HYI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHYI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HYI has remained more or less at the same level.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HYI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 90.09%
PM (TTM) 44.58%
GM 90.71%
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y0.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
HYI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHYI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100 -100 200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, HYI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, HYI has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for HYI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
HYI Yearly Shares OutstandingHYI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M
HYI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHYI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 27.26 indicates that HYI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
HYI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 27.26
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
HYI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHYI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

HYI has a Current Ratio of 0.13. This is a bad value and indicates that HYI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HYI has a Quick Ratio of 0.13. This is a bad value and indicates that HYI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.13
Quick Ratio 0.13
HYI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHYI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HYI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 136.78%, which is quite impressive.
HYI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.21%.
HYI shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)136.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%298%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.16%
Sales Q2Q%0.81%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
HYI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHYI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.19, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HYI.
HYI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.22.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.19
Fwd PE N/A
HYI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHYI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
HYI Per share dataHYI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HYI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.89%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, HYI pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.89%

5.2 History

HYI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HYI Yearly Dividends per shareHYI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
HYI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHYI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M -20M 40M

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WESTERN ASSET HIGH YIELD DEF

NYSE:HYI (5/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

11.76

+0.03 (+0.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners32.97%
Inst Owner Change9.27%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap266.60M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.37%
Short Ratio1.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.89%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-22 2025-05-22 (0.095)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.19
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 9.87
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.97
P/tB 0.97
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.53
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.19
BVpS12.15
TBVpS12.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.28%
ROE 4.37%
ROCE 8.83%
ROIC 6.97%
ROICexc 6.97%
ROICexgc 6.99%
OM 90.09%
PM (TTM) 44.58%
GM 90.71%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.01%
ROA(5y)1.47%
ROE(3y)1.07%
ROE(5y)1.51%
ROIC(3y)5.82%
ROIC(5y)5.83%
ROICexc(3y)5.83%
ROICexc(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc(3y)5.85%
ROICexgc(5y)5.85%
ROCE(3y)7.37%
ROCE(5y)7.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.54%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.24%
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y0.47%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.41%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.13
Quick Ratio 0.13
Altman-Z 27.26
F-ScoreN/A
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)136.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%298%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.21%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.16%
Sales Q2Q%0.81%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.7%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A