What is Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.'s (HIO) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (63), Value (45), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. have an economic moat?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. 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 Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. in?

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).

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HIO

BUY

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $335M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

11.7x

ROE

7.3%

D/E

0.0x

Dividend %

12.1%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. is a closed-end management investment company that seeks high current income and capital appreciation by investing in high-yield corporate debt. Managed by Western Asset, the fund utilizes deep fundamental credit research to identify undervalued, sub-investment-grade bonds. Unlike many of its peers, the fund historically operates without regulatory leverage, offering a distinct risk-return profile for income-seeking investors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	-81.6M	28.7M	48.6M	26.7M	-3.6%	32.9M
EPS	-0.87	0.30	0.51	0.28	-3.4%	0.30
Shares	95.1M	95.1M	95.1M	95.1M	0.0%	95.1M
Debt	—	—	—	—	—	—
Equity	401.5M	394.8M	402.3M	388.0M	-1.1%	—
Op CF	—	—	—	—	—	—
Inv CF	—	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-3.0%

SMA 50SMA 200

$3.51

RSI (14)

31.5

52W High

$3.65

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC (ROA)

4.8%*72.5

ROE

7.3%37.2

GP/Assets

8.2%69.8

Op. Margin

89.7%94.7

FCF/Assets

—N/A

Piotroski

277.0

Int. Cover

—N/A

D/E Ratio

0.00x94.8

Current Ratio

1.50x47.3

Value

P/E (TTM)

11.7x60.5

EV/EBITDA

—N/A

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

0.9x72.0

P/S

10.2x17.6

Div Yield

12.1%94.3

Momentum

52W High %

96%67.0

RS 6M

-7%34.9

SMA 50/200

1.01x41.2

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

64%78.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$335M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

100.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
HIO	Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.(you)	$335M	69	BUY
NCV	Virtus Convertible & Income Fund	$374M	72	BUY
HPF	John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II	$341M	63	HOLD
EAD	Wells Fargo Advantage Funds - Allspring Income Opportunities Fund	$372M	65	HOLD
FFA	First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund	$447M	70	BUY
EOD	Wells Fargo Advantage Funds - Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund	$276M	64	HOLD
EDD	Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.	$372M	61	HOLD
NCZ	Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II	$289M	77	BUY
ETO	Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund	$492M	66	BUY
ERC	Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund	$255M	63	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 100.0%

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) — Stock Score Summary

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (45/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$3.51
Market Cap	$335M
P/E (TTM)	11.73
Price/Book	0.90
Return on Equity	7.3%
Debt/Equity	0.00x
Gross Margin	100.0%
Operating Margin	89.7%
Revenue Growth	-1.7%
Dividend Yield	12.1%

Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.’s (HIO) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (45), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. have an economic moat?: Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. 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 Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. in?: Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (HIO) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).