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Western Asset High Income Fund II Profit Margin

Valuation check: HIX's profit margin is 77.75%, above the sector sector average of 19.74%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

38.56%
295.50% YoY

As of Apr 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

77.75%
90.21% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Apr 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX) FAQ

Western Asset High Income Fund II's profit margin stands at 77.75% as of April 2026. That compares with 794.38% in the prior-year period — down 90.2% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 19.74%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Western Asset High Income Fund II reported 77.75% in profit margin versus 794.38% a year earlier — a 90.2% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Western Asset High Income Fund II sits higher the its sector benchmark (19.74%) with a profit margin of 77.75%. That is roughly 293.9% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 77.75% for Western Asset High Income Fund II means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Western Asset High Income Fund II's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places HIX next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.