Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc.
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the financial services sector, Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. focuses on Asset Management services and products. Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. The $122.4M market capitalization puts DMO squarely in micro-cap range for its industry. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC.
Market Cap
$122.4M
Beta
0.39
P/E (TTM)
8.93
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$1.20
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
10.1%
ROA
4.8%
Cash
$2.5M
Total Debt
$123.2M
Free CF
$5.1M
52W Change
-10.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. carries $123.2M in total debt against $2.5M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 48.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $5.1M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 10.1% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from -$23.3M (2022) to $14.3M (2025), reflecting a 161% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.39 suggests DMO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing DMO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.