MFS Special Value Trust (MFS Special Value Trust) GF Value Rank : 2 (As of Apr. 26, 2024)

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What is MFS Special Value Trust GF Value Rank?

MFS Special Value Trust has the GF Value Rank of 2.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison of MFS Special Value Trust's GF Value Rank

For the Asset Management subindustry, MFS Special Value Trust's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 Special Value Trust's GF Value Rank Distribution in the Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MFS Special Value Trust's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MFS Special Value Trust's GF Value Rank falls into.

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MFS Special Value Trust (MFS Special Value Trust) Business Description

Industry

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Traded in Other Exchanges

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Address

111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02199

Website

https://www.mfs.com

MFS Special Value Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income but may also consider capital appreciation. The majority of the fund's assets are invested in debt instruments, including below-investment-grade quality debt instruments. In addition, a portion of the fund's assets is invested in equity securities. Its portfolio of investments comprises investments in different sectors such as aerospace, broadcasting, business services, conglomerates, banks, insurance, and other sectors.

Executives

Linda Dougherty	other: OFFICER OF ADVISOR	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Rosa Licea-mailloux	other: CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Robert J Manning	director	1201 THIRD AVE, STE 4900, SEATTLE WA 98101
Manjit Singh	director	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02072
Jacques Jr Goulet	other: OFFICER OF ADVISOR	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Melissa Kennedy	other: OFFICER OF ADVISOR	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Katherine Cannan	other: PORTFOLIO MANAGER	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
James W. Kilman	director	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Edward M. Maloney	officer: Officer of Advisor	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Peter Darrell Jones	director	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Michael Skatrud	other: Portfolio Manager	MFS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 01760
Carol W. Geremia	officer: PRESIDENT	111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Kevin D Strain	other: Officer of Advisor	MFS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON MA 02199
Clarence Jr Otis	director	1095 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10036
John A Caroselli	director	ONE METROTECH CENTER, BROOKLYN NY 11201

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