CXH (Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (As of Nov. 2025) — 61% Below Median

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What is Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust CXH 16 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 as of Nov. 2025, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates CXH with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 Asset Management companies, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust ranks worse than 99.46% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.34.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust is 28.77, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CXH' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.87   Max: 28.77
Current: 28.77

During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust was 28.77. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.87.

CXH's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
99.46% of 928 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.69 vs CXH: 28.77

As of today (2026-07-23), the Dividend Yield % of Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust is 4.79%.

During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust was 6.75%. The lowest was 3.33%. And the median was 4.59%.

Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.20.

During the past 12 months, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust was 3.40% per year. The lowest was -14.40% per year. And the median was -5.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust (NYSE:CXH) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Investment Grade Municipal Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.82 0.00 1.20 0.35 18.70

Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.71 0.24 0.00 0.34

CXH vs FCO, FGNX, HERZ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Investment Grade Municipal Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Nov. 2025 )
=0.374/ 0.02
=18.70

Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Nov. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=0.204/ 0.603
=0.34

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 mean?
Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust (CXH) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 as of Nov. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 28.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust ranks #923 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 28.77. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's value of 0.34 is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust ranks #923 out of 928 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FCO and FGNX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust ranks #923 out of 928 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69. Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's value of 0.34 is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 28.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 0.69, Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.69, based on 928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 50.7% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust stock overvalued right now?
Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust (CXH) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 50.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.69. Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust (CXH), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 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 Investment Grade Municipal Trust Business Description

Address 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02199
Mfs Investment Grade Municipal Trust is a United States-based diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income exempt from federal income tax, but may also consider capital appreciation. The fund invests a majority of its net assets, including assets attributable to preferred shares and borrowing for investment purposes, in tax-exempt bonds and tax-exempt notes.
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