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Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund(NYSE) GDO

Current Price$10.30
Market Cap$77.00MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2009)+114%
5 Year-4%
1 Year-0%
1 Month-2%
Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 10.242026-07-24
Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.41%USD 10.392026-07-17
1 month-2.34%USD 10.492026-06-24
3 month-4.31%USD 10.702026-04-24
Year to date-6.25%USD 10.922025-12-31
1 year-0.21%USD 10.262025-07-24
3 year+16.59%USD 8.782023-07-25
5 year-4.3%USD 10.702021-07-23
Since inception+113.99%USD 4.812009-11-24

Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$77.00MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$31.79M

Net Income (TTM)

$24.39M

EPS (TTM)

$1.21

P/E Ratio

8.44

Dividend

$1.59

Beta (Volatility)

0.30 (Low)

Price

$10.30

Volume

147

Open

$10.31

Previous Close

$10.30

Daily Range

$10.30 - $10.31

52-Week Range

$10.24 - $12.15

Estimated Earnings Date

Apr 12, 2024

GDO News

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About Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund

The Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. is a U.S.-domiciled closed-end mutual fund focused on global fixed income markets. Established in 2009, the fund is managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, and benefits from the expertise of several Western Asset Management entities.

Products and Services
  • Invests primarily in high-quality, investment-grade debt securities
  • Utilizes rigorous proprietary research for portfolio construction
  • Benchmarks performance against the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Corporate Index
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $4.17 million, showing resilience
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $19.5 million indicates strong performance
  • Net income for the latest quarter was $1.85 million, reflecting effective management
Financial Highlights
  • TTM dividend yield stands at approximately 14.3%, appealing to income-focused investors
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.39 suggests potential undervaluation
  • Operating income margin of 69.2% demonstrates operational efficiency
The Western Asset Global Corporate Defined Opportunity Fund Inc. strategically allocates capital to high-quality debt securities, aiming to provide investors with attractive returns. The fund's recent performance metrics indicate a solid financial foundation, with a notable TTM revenue and a strong net income for the latest quarter. The high dividend yield and favorable P/E ratio may attract income-focused investors looking for value opportunities in the asset management sector. Overall, the fund's commitment to rigorous research and effective management positions it well for future growth in the global fixed income market.
AI Generated • Jul 25, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

Jane Elizabeth Trust, CFA

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10017, US

GDO Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

88.43%

Operating Margin

114.81%

Net Income Margin

92.01%

Return on Equity

10.21%

Return on Capital

8.60%

Return on Assets

6.91%

Earnings Yield

11.85%

Dividend Yield

15.49%

Payout Ratio

1.31%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$77.00MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

7.52M

Volume

147

Avg. Volume

29.13K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$28.91M

Operating Income

$30.77M

EBITDA

$30.79M

Operating Cash Flow

$10.77M

Capital Expenditure

-$2.00

Free Cash Flow

$10.77M

Cash & ST Invst.

$925.60K

Total Debt

$42.19M

Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund Performance Analysis

Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD -4,085,538N/A
20232023-10-31USD 6,622,958N/A
20242024-10-31USD 23,911,016261.0%
20252025-10-31USD 11,046,929-53.8%
Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-10-31125.6%
Q22025-04-30-68.0%
Q42025-10-318.3%
Q22026-04-30-27.3%
Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD -4.22N/A
20232023-10-31USD 0.50N/A
20242024-10-31USD 3.99690.7%
20252025-10-31USD 1.23-69.2%
Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-10-31158.6%
Q22025-04-30-90.9%
Q42025-10-31273.1%
Q22026-04-30-74.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$4.17M

-43.2%

Gross Profit

$3.62M

-41.1%

Gross Margin

86.82%

N/A

Market Cap

$77.00MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$1.85M

-88.9%

EBITDA

$2.90M

-85.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$925.60K

-11.9%

Total Debt

$42.19M

-56.5%

Accounts Receivable

$1.82M

-63.4%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$37.50M

-53.7%

Short Term Debt

$4.69M

-70.5%

Return on Assets

6.91%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.94%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$3.76M

-50.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$3.76M

-50.9%

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Questions About GDO

What is the current price of Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund?

Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund is trading at $10.30 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund has traded between $10.24 and $12.15.

How much debt does Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund reported total debt of $46.17M.

How much cash does Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund have on hand?

Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund reported $384.50K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund’s dividend yield?

Western Asset Globalorate Defined Opportunity Fund currently has a dividend yield of 15.49%.

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