What is Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.'s (HIX) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (68), Value (55), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

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

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. 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 Fund II Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. 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 Fund II Inc. in?

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

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HIX

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Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $352M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

7.6x

ROE

12.0%

D/E

0.5x

Dividend %

15.2%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Western Asset High Income has quality Q67 and momentum exactly at M60, but value at V54 misses the all-three-above-60 path with no corroborating filing, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. is a leveraged closed-end fund designed to maximize current income and capital appreciation through investments in high-yield corporate debt and emerging market securities. The fund is managed by Western Asset, leveraging their global fixed-income platform to conduct rigorous, bottom-up credit analysis. It utilizes leverage strategically to enhance yield, making it a higher-beta vehicle for investors seeking aggressive income generation.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	—	-29.7M	30.2M	32.7M	46.4M	23.9%	48.6M
EPS	-0.69	-0.47	0.49	0.36	0.51	1.9%	0.51
Shares	—	67.4M	90.0M	90.0M	90.1M	+33.7%	90.1M
Debt	—	122.1M	178.6M	193.1M	172.9M	12.3%	172.7M
Equity	—	313.6M	404.6M	383.6M	376.6M	6.3%	—
Op CF	—	58.5M	-122.6M	47.8M	74.7M	8.5%	74.7M
Inv CF	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	-58.2M	119.4M	-44.8M	-71.6M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-1.8%

SMA 50SMA 200

$3.82

RSI (14)

36.2

52W High

$3.97

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC (ROA)

4.7%*72.8

ROE

12.0%61.1

GP/Assets

8.3%69.9

Op. Margin

88.9%94.1

FCF/Assets

5.2%77.2

Piotroski

797.1

Int. Cover

—N/A

D/E Ratio

0.46x46.3

Current Ratio

0.12x7.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

7.6x80.1

EV/EBITDA

—N/A

P/FCF

11.5x53.3

P/B

0.9x68.5

P/S

7.2x23.1

Div Yield

15.2%97.2

Momentum

52W High %

96%80.6

RS 6M

-10%35.1

SMA 50/200

1.02x44.4

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

252%91.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$352M

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 HIX are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
HIX	Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.(you)	$352M	87	Strong Buy
TEI	Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund	$320M	93	Strong Buy
NCV	Virtus Convertible & Income Fund	$374M	77	Buy
WQG.AX	WCM Global Growth Limited	$424M	94	Strong Buy
NCZ	Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II	$295M	76	Buy
AVK	Advent Convertible and Income Fund	$544M	79	Buy
GAIN	Gladstone Investment Corporation	$635M	82	Strong Buy
LIEN	Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.	$233M	78	Buy
EDD	Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.	$372M	70	Buy
BGR	BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust	$432M	73	Buy

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

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX): Stock Score Summary

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Western Asset High Income has quality Q67 and momentum exactly at M60, but value at V54 misses the all-three-above-60 path with no corroborating filing, so stage one fails.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$3.82
Market Cap	$352M
P/E (TTM)	7.61
Price/Book	0.93
Return on Equity	12.0%
Debt/Equity	0.46x
Gross Margin	100.0%
Operating Margin	88.9%
Revenue Growth	-2.6%
Dividend Yield	15.2%
Free Cash Flow	$31M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.’s (HIX) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (55), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. have an economic moat?: Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. 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 Fund II Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. 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 Fund II Inc. in?: Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. (HIX) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).