What is Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc.'s (BWG) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG) is 32/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (41), Value (46), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. have an economic moat?

Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 32/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. in?

Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).

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Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $129M · Avg Vol: $430K/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

8.6x

ROE

10.1%

D/E

0.5x

Dividend %

12.6%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc., now managed by Franklin Templeton, is a closed-end fund investing in a diversified portfolio of income-producing debt securities from both U.S. and non-U.S. issuers. The fund leverages Franklin Templeton's global asset management scale and extensive credit research capabilities to identify attractive income opportunities across diverse fixed income markets. BWG provides income-seeking investors with broad exposure to global debt instruments, aiming for consistent distributions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	—	-50.3M	9.6M	31.7M	16.8M	32.6%	16.8M
EPS	0.75	-3.14	0.43	1.77	0.92	5.2%	0.88
Shares	—	16.8M	16.8M	16.8M	16.8M	0.0%	—
Debt	—	61.0M	61.0M	61.0M	76.0M	7.6%	76.0M
Equity	—	150.2M	140.8M	154.4M	153.7M	0.8%	—
Op CF	—	26.6M	18.5M	21.9M	20.1M	-9.0%	20.1M
Inv CF	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	-26.8M	-17.0M	-16.1M	-26.1M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-3.5%

SMA 50SMA 200

$7.46

RSI (14)

23.7

52W High

$8.09

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC (ROA)

6.0%*77.7

ROE

10.1%50.9

GP/Assets

—N/A

Op. Margin

0.0%14.3

FCF/Assets

—N/A

Piotroski

446.2

Int. Cover

—N/A

D/E Ratio

0.49x44.2

Current Ratio

—N/A

Value

P/E (TTM)

8.6x75.6

EV/EBITDA

n/mN/A

P/FCF

n/mN/A

P/B

—N/A

P/S

—N/A

Div Yield

12.6%94.7

Momentum

52W High %

92%55.6

RS 6M

-14%22.1

SMA 50/200

1.00x29.8

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$129M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

—

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BWG are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
BWG	Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc.(you)	$129M	32	Sell
JHS	John Hancock Income Securities Trust	$127M	31	Sell
MPA	BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund	$142M	32	Sell
NMT	Nuveen Massachusetts Quality Municipal Income Fund	$131M	35	Hold
MCN	XAI Madison Equity Premium Income Fund	$119M	35	Sell
OXSQ	Oxford Square Capital Corp.	$147M	34	Sell
VTN	Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals	$158M	33	Sell
NIM	Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund	$116M	29	Sell
DMO	Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc.	$117M	35	Hold
EARN	Ellington Credit Company	$167M	31	Sell

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 100.0%

Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG): Stock Score Summary

Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 32/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$7.46
Market Cap	$129M
P/E (TTM)	8.65
Return on Equity	10.1%
Debt/Equity	0.49x
Operating Margin	0.0%
Dividend Yield	12.6%

Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc.’s (BWG) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG) is 32/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (46), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. have an economic moat?: Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 32/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. in?: Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc. (BWG) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).