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HGLB

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Highland Global Allocation Fund · Financial Services · United States · $178M · Avg Vol: $542K/d

18
StockRank
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Q
46
V
37
M
18
P/E (TTM)
18.5x
ROE
21.6%
D/E
Dividend %
13.9%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Highland Global Allocation Fund is a closed-end management investment company designed to provide investors with a diversified portfolio spanning various asset classes and geographies, aiming for total return. Its competitive moat is derived from its flexible allocation strategy and the portfolio management team's ability to adapt to changing market conditions. This fund offers a broad, actively managed approach for investors seeking global exposure and risk management.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue16.4M17.9M33.5M68.8M61.3%68.8M
EPS3.200.670.721.382.85-2.9%0.40
Shares22.3M22.6M23.0M23.4M+4.6%23.6M
Debt3.6M
Equity256.7M254.0M267.0M313.8M6.9%
Op CF-15.9M14.6M21.9M39.5M64.6%39.5M
Inv CF
Fin CF-18.1M-16.1M-23.3M-21.5M
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PRICE (1Y)-1.6%
7.267.357.437.517.60Jul 31Aug 21Sep 11
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$7.31
RSI (14)
27.5
52W High
$9.60
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
46
ROIC (ROA)
17.0%*91.6
ROE
21.6%86.9
GP/Assets
N/A
Op. Margin
0.0%14.3
FCF/Assets
N/A
Piotroski
455.4
Int. Cover
N/A
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Value
37
P/E (TTM)
18.5x27.9
EV/EBITDA
N/A
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
N/A
P/S
2.5x67.5
Div Yield
13.9%96.3
Momentum
18
52W High %
76%22.9
RS 6M
-23%10.5
SMA 50/200
0.94x15.6
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$178M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HGLBHighland Global Allocation Fund(you)$178M18Strong Sell
ETXEaton Vance Municipal Income 2028 Term Trust$198M18Strong Sell
CYPHCypherpunk Technologies Inc.$184M22Sell
NAZNuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund$158M22Sell
NPVNuveen Virginia Quality Municipal Income Fund$205M22Sell
GRXThe Gabelli Healthcare & Wellness Trust$144M21Sell
BGXBlackstone Long-Short Credit Income Fund$137M21Sell
BMNBlackrock 2037 Municipal Target Term Trust$160M12Strong Sell
JZCP.LJZ Capital Partners Limited$141M23Sell
EOTEaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust$267M20Strong Sell

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

Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB): Stock Score Summary

Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 18/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (18/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Highland Global Allocation Fund is a closed-end management investment company designed to provide investors with a diversified portfolio spanning various asset classes and geographies, aiming for total return. Its competitive moat is derived from its flexible allocation strategy and the portfolio management team's ability to adapt to changing market conditions. This fund offers a broad, actively managed approach for investors seeking global exposure and risk management.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.31
Market Cap$178M
P/E (TTM)18.52
Return on Equity21.6%
Operating Margin0.0%
Dividend Yield13.9%

Highland Global Allocation Fund operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Global Allocation Fund’s (HGLB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) is 18/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (37), and Momentum (18) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Highland Global Allocation Fund have an economic moat?
Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. 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 Highland Global Allocation Fund a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 18/100. 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 Highland Global Allocation Fund in?
Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).