Is Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NYSE : EHI
Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.
$5.765 USD
$0.01 (0.26%)
- Volume
- 83.18K
- Average Volume
- 91.41K
- Market Capitalization
- $174.68M
- P/E Ratio
- 10.38
- Dividend Yield
- 14.58%
- Price Target
- Year High
- $6.70
- Year Low
- $5.75
- Day High
- —
- Day Low
- —
- Payout Ratio
- $1.52
- Current Ratio
- $0.66
Company Overview
NYSE
Kenneth Donald Fuller
Asset Management - Income
Financial Services
EHI
0
US
USD
800-822-5544
95766B109
0001228509
Liquidity Metrics
0.42
0.66
0.66
0.18
1.52
Sales & Valuation
$18.6M
7.01
0.85
18.32
0.31
Profitability
$0.55
$12.98M
67.19%
67.19%
8.22%
5.70%
P/E Metrics
10.38
-0.19
-0.19
Analyst Price Target & Rating
3/5
0 Analysts
%
Financial Health Scores
1.13
2/9
-$3.43M
$293.25M
$88.66M
$39.68M
Key Metrics (TTM)
$257.55M
10.35
12.37
0.66
8.22%
7.10%
9.60%
5.47%
$9.16
-808 days
Company Executives
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Donald Fuller | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President |
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About Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (NYSE:EHI) Stock
The Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc., a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income assets, was initially launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. Its ongoing oversight is a collaborative effort involving Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. The fund actively seeks investment opportunities across global fixed income markets, with a particular focus on acquiring undervalued bonds from companies spanning diverse sectors. Its strategic portfolio construction incorporates a variety of fixed income securities, including those classified as investment grade, below investment grade, and emerging market debt. To build and maintain its holdings, the fund utilizes rigorous qu ... antitative analysis. On average, its fixed income securities maintain an S&P credit quality rating of BB and have an average duration of 3.8 years. For performance evaluation, the fund benchmarks itself against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. Established on July 28, 2003, and domiciled in the United States, this fund was previously identified as Salomon Brothers Global High Income Fund Inc.
EHI: Widening Discount Adds Appeal, But Remain Cautious
2026-06-30 13:17:20
The Western Asset Global High Income Fund offers a 14%+ yield but faces significant distribution coverage shortfalls, raising the risk of a cut. EHI now trades at an over 9% discount, making entry more attractive, though not at a historical extreme; further discount widening is possible if a cut occurs. The fund's portfolio is heavily tilted toward below-investment-grade and emerging market debt, but broad diversification across nearly 400 holdings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) stock price?
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Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.(NYSE:EHI) stock price is $5.765 in the last trading session. During the trading session, EHI stock reached the peak price of $6.7 while $5.75 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in EHI stock occurred in the recent session was 0.26% while the dollar amount for the price change in EHI stock was $0.01.
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EHI's industry and sector of operation?
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The NYSE listed EHI is part of Asset Management - Income industry that operates in the broader Financial Services sector.
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Who are the executives of EHI?
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Kenneth Donald Fuller | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
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How many employees does EHI have?
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Number of EHI employees currently stands at 0. EHI operates from One Madison Avenue, New York City, NY 10017, US.
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Link for EHI official website?
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How do I contact EHI?
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EHI could be contacted at phone #800-822-5544 and can also be accessed through its website. EHI operates from One Madison Avenue, New York City, NY 10017, US.
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How many shares of EHI are traded daily?
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The average number of EHI shares traded daily for last 3 months was 91.41K.
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What is the market cap of EHI currently?
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The market value of EHI currently stands at $174.68M with its latest stock price at $5.765