Mfs Intermediate Highome FundCIF -0.62%24 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.85 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates CIF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 24/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Asset Management companies, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks better than 60.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CIF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.93 Med: 7.35 Max: 10.03
Current: 7.85
During the past 9 years, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's highest Yield on Cost was 10.03. The lowest was 4.93. And the median was 7.35.
CIF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 60.79% of 1112
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.375
vs CIF: 7.85
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (NYSE:CIF) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CIF vs AVAT, SDEV, RAND: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (CIF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.85 as of Jul. 05, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.35. Over the past decade, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.93 to 10.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks #436 out of 1112 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.85 is near median its 10-year median of 7.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.93 to a high of 10.03. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's value of 7.85 is 23.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks #436 out of 1112 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AVAT and SDEV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund ranks #436 out of 1112 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's value of 7.85 is 23.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.93 to 10.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 6.38, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Asset Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Asset Management companies is 6.38, based on 1,112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.85 is 23.1% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.35. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.85. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 23.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.38. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mfs Intermediate Highome Fund (CIF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.85 as of Jul. 05, 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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