CXE
CXE 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory

MFS High Income Municipal Closed Fund (CXE)

MFS High Income Municipal Closed Fund (CXE) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Profit since last BUY4.53%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: CXE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 11.69%
Avg. Invested days 53
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 111.60M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 6.81
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 6.81
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.78
52 Weeks Range 3.38 - 4.03
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 3.38 - 4.03
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.51%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.52

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When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 161.34%
Operating Margin (TTM) 85.46%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.52%
Return on Equity (TTM) 12.44%

Valuation

Trailing PE 6.81
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 180736784
Price to Sales(TTM) 11
Enterprise Value 180736784
Price to Sales(TTM) 11
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.85
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 31525800
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 31525800
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 43.56

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MFS High Income Municipal Closed Fund

MFS High Income Municipal Closed Fund(CXE) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

MFS High Income Municipal Closed Fund (CXE) was established to provide a high current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with prudent investment management.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Municipal Bonds: Investment in a portfolio of tax-exempt municipal bonds, focusing on high-yield securities.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

MFS Investment Management serves as the investment advisor. Specific leadership details require direct MFS data access.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Tax-Exempt Municipal Bond Portfolio: CXE offers a portfolio of municipal bonds seeking high current income exempt from federal income tax. Market share data is not directly available; competitors include other closed-end municipal bond funds.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The municipal bond market is influenced by interest rates, credit quality, and tax policy.

Positioning

CXE positions itself as a high-yield option within the municipal bond market, attracting investors seeking tax-advantaged income.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM is the total outstanding value of municipal bonds. CXE targets a segment of this market, focusing on high-yield bonds. TAM position is related to the fund's AUM compared to the overall market.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Tax-exempt income
  • Experienced management team
  • High current yield

Weaknesses

  • Interest rate risk
  • Credit risk
  • Discount to NAV

Opportunities

  • Increased demand for tax-advantaged income
  • Potential for capital appreciation
  • Strategic asset allocation

Threats

  • Rising interest rates
  • Credit downgrades
  • Changes in tax laws

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • VFL
  • MZA
  • NVG

Competitive Landscape

CXE competes with other closed-end municipal bond funds. Advantages depend on portfolio performance, expense ratios, and distribution rates. Risks involve credit quality and interest rate sensitivity.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth is tied to asset appreciation and investor demand for municipal bonds.

Future Projections: Future projections require analyst estimates and market forecasts.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives require access to MFS public statements and fund reports.

Summary

MFS High Income Municipal Closed Fund (CXE) offers tax-exempt income but carries interest rate and credit risks. The fund's strengths lie in its high yield and experienced management, yet it's vulnerable to market fluctuations. Future success depends on its ability to navigate interest rate environments and maintain credit quality. Potential changes in tax laws could affect demand.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • MFS Investment Management Website
  • SEC Filings
  • Financial News Outlets

Disclaimers:

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About MFS High Income Municipal Closed Fund

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Boston, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 1989-06-30
CEO -
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

MFS High Income Municipal Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company. The fund invests in the fixed income markets. It primarily invests in municipal bonds and local general obligations of various sectors, such as multifamily, hospitals, care retirement, and investor-owned utilities. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Barclays Municipal Bond Index. It was formerly known as Colonial High Income Municipal Trust. MFS High Income Municipal Trust was formed on February 17, 1989 and is domiciled in United States.