Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Profit Margin

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund (HYI) currently reports a profit margin of 113.75% as of May 2026. That compares with -183.53% in the prior-year period — up 162.0% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 19.61%. Use the charts on this page to explore Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's profit margin increased from -183.53% to 113.75% — a 162.0% year-over-year increase (period ending May 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's profit margin of 113.75% is higher than the its sector sector average of 19.61%. That is roughly 480.2% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund's current 113.75% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 19.61%) and against HYI's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 113.75%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 19.61%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund, and consider following HYI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.