WEA
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund
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Latest Quote
$11.08
Current Price| Previous Close | $11.04 |
| Open | $11.03 |
| Day High | $11.20 |
| Day Low | $11.06 |
| Volume | 67,085 |
Stock Information
| Quarterly Dividend / Yield | $0.84 / 7.58% |
| Shares Outstanding | 11.87M |
| Total Debt | $65.09M |
| Cash Equivalents | $97K |
| Revenue | $13.66M |
| Net Income | $11.78M |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Asset Management |
| Market Cap | $131.47M |
| P/E Ratio | 11.19 |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.99 |
| Exchange | NYQ |
đ Custom Metrics & Score
Score: 9/42| Debt to Equity | 0.50 |
| Debt to Earnings | 10.46 |
| Avg Revenue Growth | 19.19% |
| Profit Margin | 96.57% |
| Return on Equity | 4.78% |
| Avg FCF Growth | -50.42% |
| FCF Yield | -5.42% |
Score Explanation: The perfect score is 42/42 based on debt levels, profitability, growth rates, and cash flow metrics. FCF Yield is weighted most heavily as it shows what return the business currently generates.
Recent Price History
| Date | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | $11.08 | 67,500 |
| 2026-01-30 | $11.04 | 29,900 |
| 2026-01-29 | $11.05 | 22,900 |
| 2026-01-28 | $11.04 | 20,800 |
| 2026-01-27 | $11.10 | 18,300 |
| 2026-01-26 | $11.06 | 33,200 |
| 2026-01-23 | $11.12 | 50,600 |
| 2026-01-22 | $11.14 | 28,400 |
| 2026-01-21 | $11.15 | 23,400 |
| 2026-01-20 | $11.18 | 44,700 |
| 2026-01-16 | $11.25 | 39,800 |
| 2026-01-15 | $11.20 | 39,700 |
| 2026-01-14 | $11.14 | 17,800 |
| 2026-01-13 | $11.17 | 16,000 |
| 2026-01-12 | $11.12 | 14,700 |
| 2026-01-09 | $11.12 | 11,300 |
| 2026-01-08 | $11.13 | 26,300 |
| 2026-01-07 | $11.12 | 23,100 |
| 2026-01-06 | $11.15 | 31,200 |
| 2026-01-05 | $11.13 | 35,600 |
About Western Asset Premier Bond Fund
Western Asset Premier Bond Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Western Asset Management Company. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd., and Western Asset Management Company Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment grade bonds, including corporate bonds, U.S. government and agency securities, and mortgage related securities. It seeks to maintain an average duration of around two to three years with an average credit quality of BBB. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Credit Index. Western Asset Premier Bond Fund was formed on March 28, 2002 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Income Statement (Annual)
Revenue
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6,550,198 | $12,749,332 | $-26,911,404 | $3,705,284 |
| Operating Revenue | $6,550,198 | $12,749,332 | $-26,911,404 | $3,705,284 |
Expenses
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Expense | $3,689,746 | $3,014,771 | $1,627,067 | $482,332 |
| Operating Expense | $224,426 | $341,779 | $354,263 | $645,444 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $15,799 | $50,622 | $121,547 | $84,619 |
| General And Administrative Expense | $208,627 | $291,157 | $232,716 | $560,825 |
Income & Earnings
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
| Net Interest Income | $9,926,333 | $10,473,590 | $11,279,266 | $11,911,337 |
| Interest Income | $13,616,079 | $13,488,361 | $12,906,333 | $12,393,669 |
| Normalized Income | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
| Net Income | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
| Pretax Income | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
Per Share Metrics
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diluted EPS | $0.53 | $1.04 | $-2.30 | $0.26 |
| Basic EPS | $0.53 | $1.04 | $-2.30 | $0.26 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diluted Average Shares | $11,935,419 | $11,930,339 | $11,854,638 | $11,768,615 |
| Basic Average Shares | $11,935,419 | $11,930,339 | $11,854,638 | $11,768,615 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
| Gain On Sale Of Security | $249,795 | $-6,959,556 | $-11,847,066 | $1,148,100 |
| Selling General And Administration | $208,627 | $291,157 | $232,716 | $560,825 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Assets
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Tangible Assets | $132,445,871 | $136,087,203 | $133,219,592 | $169,882,814 |
| Total Assets | $202,183,885 | $185,767,492 | $203,106,427 | $242,155,094 |
| Investmentin Financial Assets | $199,330,994 | $182,582,183 | $199,918,828 | $238,817,145 |
| Financial Assets Designatedas Fair Value Through Profitor Loss Total | $196,922,404 | $180,386,147 | $197,554,037 | $238,798,222 |
| Prepaid Assets | $601 | $837 | $891 | $535 |
| Receivables | $2,514,820 | $2,965,023 | $2,754,730 | $2,718,549 |
| Cash And Cash Equivalents | $194,437 | $219,449 | $431,978 | $461,862 |
| Cash Financial | $194,437 | $219,449 | $431,978 | $461,862 |
| Cash Cash Equivalents And Federal Funds Sold | $337,470 | $219,449 | $431,978 | $618,865 |
Debt
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Debt | $65,985,738 | $48,749,528 | $68,673,302 | $70,213,324 |
| Total Debt | $66,180,175 | $48,968,977 | $69,105,280 | $70,675,186 |
| Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $66,180,175 | $48,968,977 | $69,105,280 | $70,675,186 |
Liabilities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $69,738,014 | $49,680,289 | $69,886,835 | $72,272,280 |
| Derivative Product Liabilities | $5,793 | $197,581 | $178,120 | $2,002 |
| Payables | $3,432,781 | $359,495 | $491,220 | $1,525,813 |
| Other Payable | $93,991 | $85,895 | $98,655 | $112,690 |
| Accounts Payable | $3,338,790 | $273,600 | $392,565 | $1,413,123 |
Equity
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Equity | $132,445,871 | $136,087,203 | $133,219,592 | $169,882,814 |
| Total Equity Gross Minority Interest | $132,445,871 | $136,087,203 | $133,219,592 | $169,882,814 |
| Stockholders Equity | $132,445,871 | $136,087,203 | $133,219,592 | $169,882,814 |
| Retained Earnings | $-23,700,469 | $-20,078,872 | $-22,996,355 | $13,581,323 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Shares Number | $11,865,600 | $11,865,600 | $11,865,600 | $11,865,600 |
| Share Issued | $11,865,600 | $11,865,600 | $11,865,600 | $11,865,600 |
| Tangible Book Value | $132,445,871 | $136,087,203 | $133,219,592 | $169,882,814 |
| Invested Capital | $198,626,046 | $185,056,180 | $202,324,872 | $240,558,000 |
| Total Capitalization | $198,626,046 | $185,056,180 | $202,324,872 | $240,558,000 |
| Capital Stock | $156,146,340 | $156,166,075 | $156,215,947 | $156,301,491 |
| Common Stock | $156,146,340 | $156,166,075 | $156,215,947 | $156,301,491 |
| Investments And Advances | $199,330,994 | $182,582,183 | $199,918,828 | $238,817,145 |
| Available For Sale Securities | $2,219,515 | $2,196,036 | $2,364,791 | - |
Cash Flow Statement (Annual)
Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | $-7,126,073 | $29,463,716 | $10,780,574 | $7,008,090 |
Operating Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-7,126,073 | $29,463,716 | $10,780,574 | $7,008,090 |
Financing Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financing Cash Flow | $7,244,094 | $-29,676,245 | $-10,967,461 | $-6,707,469 |
| Net Other Financing Charges | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cash Dividends Paid | $-9,967,104 | $-9,539,942 | $-9,397,555 | $-9,363,342 |
| Common Stock Dividend Paid | $-9,967,104 | $-9,539,942 | $-9,397,555 | $-9,363,342 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issuance Of Debt | $17,211,198 | - | - | $2,655,873 |
| End Cash Position | $337,470 | $219,449 | $431,978 | $618,865 |
| Beginning Cash Position | $219,449 | $431,978 | $618,865 | $318,244 |
| Changes In Cash | $118,021 | $-212,529 | $-186,887 | $300,621 |
| Net Issuance Payments Of Debt | $17,211,198 | $-20,136,303 | $-1,569,906 | $2,655,873 |
| Net Long Term Debt Issuance | $17,211,198 | $-20,136,303 | $-1,569,906 | $2,655,873 |
| Long Term Debt Issuance | $17,211,198 | - | - | $2,655,873 |
| Change In Working Capital | $3,488,754 | $-299,943 | $-1,028,492 | $2,456,308 |
| Change In Other Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Change In Accrued Expense | $-34,971 | $42,021 | $42,936 | $31,491 |
| Change In Payable | $3,073,286 | $-131,725 | $-1,034,593 | $-448,923 |
| Change In Prepaid Assets | $236 | $54 | $-356 | $1,429 |
| Change In Receivables | $450,203 | $-210,293 | $-36,479 | $2,872,311 |
| Other Non Cash Items | $-2,630,778 | $-2,800,740 | $-1,995,637 | $-1,436,313 |
| Gain Loss On Investment Securities | $-14,317,423 | $20,141,246 | $41,070,370 | $2,928,255 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | $6,325,772 | $12,407,553 | $-27,265,667 | $3,059,840 |
| Repayment Of Debt | - | $-20,136,303 | $-1,569,906 | - |
| Long Term Debt Payments | - | $-20,136,303 | $-1,569,906 | - |