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AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund

Fundamental data last updated:July 14, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Financial Services

industry

Asset Management - Income

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Not Scheduled

Business Summary

AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. It invests in fixed income markets across the globe. The fund primarily invests in lower-rated corporate debt securities and government bonds. It employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a composite index comprised of JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets, JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global, and the Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index. It was previously known as Alliance World Dollar Government Fund II, Inc. AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund was formed on May 20, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.

 


VALUATION

P/E

12.22

Market Cap ($M USD)

$891.61M

Forward P/E

N/A

PEG

N/A

PRICE TO SALES

11.79

PRICE TO BOOK

0.90

EV / EBITDA

12.15

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

0.00%

DCF Value

$-2.72

Graham Number

$14.81

Price to FCF

0.00

EV to FCF

0.00

Earnings Yield

8.18%

FCF Yield

0.00%

DIVIDEND

Yield

7.60%

Annual Payout

$0.79

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.85

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

N/A

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

N/A

Return on Equity (ROE)

7.45%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

97.54%

Debt-to-Equity

0.01

Piotroski F-Score

3

Altman Z-Score

17.35

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

7.38%

Current Ratio

0.72

Quick Ratio

0.72

Net Debt to EBITDA

0.06

Interest Coverage

735.18

Gross Profit margin

79.15%

FCF PER SHARE

$0.00

REVENUE PER SHARE

$0.88

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

AWF AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund’s valuation presents a perplexing picture. Despite trading below its Graham Number, the stock’s DCF Value is alarmingly negative, suggesting potential overvaluation. The Price/Earnings ratio of 12.04 indicates a reasonable valuation, yet the Earnings Yield of 8.30% and an impressive Altman Z-score of 17.32 highlight financial stability and low bankruptcy risk. The absence of a Forward P/E and PEG ratio leaves growth expectations murky, but the market seems to be pricing in safety over aggressive growth.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Asset Management sector, AWF is well-positioned to leverage AI and tech advancements to optimize portfolio management and client services. The industry's data-driven nature allows for seamless integration of AI to enhance decision-making processes. However, the company's traditional income focus may limit its agility in rapidly evolving tech landscapes.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, AWF offers compelling reasons to buy. The robust Operating Margin of 97.54% underscores exceptional pricing power and operational efficiency. A low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.0053 and a strong ROIC of 7.38% reflect prudent capital management. Despite a low Piotroski F-Score of 3, the high dividend yield of 7.71% provides a steady income stream, making it attractive for income-focused investors.

The Bear Case

Yet, structural risks loom large. The Price/Sales ratio of 11.62 suggests a premium valuation, potentially overextended given the negative DCF Value. The Piotroski F-Score of 3 raises red flags about financial health and operational efficiency. Additionally, the stock's proximity to its 52-week high, with only a 12.17% distance, hints at technical overextension, posing a risk of correction.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

N/A

Average Analyst Price Target

N/A

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.69

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

10.54%

Distance to 52-Week Low

4.74%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

N/A

50-DAY SMA

$10.26

200-DAY SMA

$10.69

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