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Mfs Intermediate Highome FundCIF -0.62%8 Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Nov. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates CIF with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 960 Asset Management companies, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks worse than 69.38% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CIF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.41 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.45
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund was 0.45. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.41.
CIF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.38% of 960
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs CIF: 0.45
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (NYSE:CIF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund Debt-to-Equity Chart
CIF vs AVAT, SDEV, RAND: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (CIF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 as of Nov. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks #666 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.45. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's value of 0.45 is 114.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks #666 out of 960 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's Debt-to-Equity compare to AVAT and SDEV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks #666 out of 960 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's value of 0.45 is 114.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.39 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 960 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45 is 114.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (CIF) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.45. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 114.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (CIF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.45 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund Business Description
Mfs Intermediate High Income Fund is a United States-based diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income, but it may also consider capital appreciation. The fund invests a majority of its net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in high-income debt instruments. Its portfolio of investments includes investment-grade corporate bonds, government securities and other securities. The portfolio includes Midstream, Financial Institutions, Energy, Cable TV, and Utilities.
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