CMU (Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust) Interest Expense: $-2.08 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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What is Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust Interest Expense?

Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust CMU 14 Interest Expense is $-2.08 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMU with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's interest expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $ -0.97 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-2.08 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Operating Income for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $ 2.52 Mil. Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Interest Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $ 0.00 Mil. Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.59. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust  (NYSE:CMU) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Interest Expense for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $2.52 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $33.00 Mil.

Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

GuruFocus does not calculate Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's interest coverage with the available 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* 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 High Yield Municipal Trust Interest Expense Chart

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Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.08 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-2.08 Mil mean?
Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust (CMU) has a Interest Expense of $-2.08 Mil as of May. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust and its competitors.
Is Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Interest Expense too high?
Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's current Interest Expense is $-2.08 Mil. Overall, Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Interest Expense compare to HSDT and IGI?
Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's Interest Expense of $-2.08 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Asset Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust and its competitors. Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's current Interest Expense is $-2.08 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust stock overvalued right now?
Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust (CMU) has a current Interest Expense of $-2.08 Mil. The current Interest Expense is $-2.08 Mil. Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust (CMU), the current Interest Expense is $-2.08 Mil as of May. 2026. 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 High Yield Municipal Trust Business Description

Address 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02199
MFS High Yield Municipal Trust (CMU) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company based in the United States, advised by MFS Investment Management. Its investment objective is to seek high current income exempt from federal income tax. The fund invests primarily in tax-exempt municipal bonds and notes, including below-investment-grade and unrated securities, and may use leverage through preferred shares or borrowings to enhance income. Its portfolio spans municipal sectors such as healthcare and hospitals, long-term care, airports, higher education, and other public-purpose issuers, with revenue derived mainly from interest income on tax-exempt securities. Shares trade on a stock exchange, so investors may experience premiums or discounts to net asset value. The trust is managed for U.S. investors seeking federally tax-exempt income, and its distributions are typically paid monthly.
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