Mfs Intermediate Highome FundCIF -0.62%24 PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates CIF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,606 Asset Management companies, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks better than 65.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CIF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 0.94 Max: 1.36
Current: 0.87
During the past 9 years, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's highest PB Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 0.94.
CIF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.88% of 1606
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs CIF: 0.87
During the past 12 months, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund was 0.20% per year. The lowest was -10.60% per year. And the median was -5.45% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (NYSE:CIF) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund PB Ratio Related Terms
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund PB Ratio 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 Intermediate Highome Fund PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's PB Ratio falls into.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund PB Ratio Calculation
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (CIF) has a PB Ratio of 0.87 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks #548 out of 1606 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's PB Ratio too high?
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.87 is near median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.36. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's value of 0.87 is 8.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks #548 out of 1606 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's PB Ratio compare to BMNM and BCG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks #548 out of 1606 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's value of 0.87 is 8.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund 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 PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,606 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.87 is 8.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's current PB Ratio is 0.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.94. 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 PB Ratio of 0.87. The current PB Ratio is 0.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 8.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (CIF), the current PB Ratio is 0.87 as of Jun. 24, 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 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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