MFS Intermediate Income Trust(MIN)

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1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+0.35% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$14.25
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MIN

11/06/2026: MIN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

MFS Intermediate Income Trust is a closed-end investment fund that provides investors with monthly income through a diversified portfolio of investment-grade debt instruments. The fund's primary strength lies in the experienced, long-term active management provided by MFS Investment Management. While the fund offers a steady income stream, it is subject to risks related to interest rate sensitivity and its structure as a closed-end fund, which often leads to shares trading at a discount to their net asset value. It is best suited for income-oriented retail investors who prioritize consistent payouts over capital growth. Investors should monitor shifts in interest rate policies and potential changes to the fund's distribution policy.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe fund's primary objective is income and capital preservation rather than significant capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe fund is an income vehicle and lacks the price momentum typical of growth stocks.
Value investorMixed fitInvestors may find value if shares trade at a significant discount to NAV.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe managed distribution policy makes it suitable for investors seeking consistent monthly income.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile focusing on investment-grade debt, the fund remains subject to interest rate and market price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumShare prices can fluctuate significantly on the secondary market independent of NAV.
Valuation riskMediumThe risk of purchasing at a premium that later narrows to a discount.
Competition risk (fixed income/ETF competition)Medium / highInvestors may rotate into lower-cost, more liquid ETFs.
Business qualityStrongMFS Investment Management provides high-quality research and experienced fund management.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions are managed and not guaranteed, subject to portfolio performance.
Execution riskLowThe fund follows a well-established strategy with long-standing management processes.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 3.87%
Avg. Invested days 54
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MIN receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MIN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong profitability (net margin 172.8%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-33.2%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), negative revenue growth (-62.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MIN's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 79.8% and operating margin of 172.8%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
MIN's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being free-cash-flow growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-62.1%, negative) and earnings growth (-33.2%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 58.2% (solid) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MIN generates approximately $798 of gross profit, $1,728 of operating income, and $0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MIN has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 270.27M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.75
1Y Target Price 2.4
Price to earnings Ratio 23.75
1Y Target Price 2.4
Volume (30-day avg) 36.1K shares
Beta 0.28
52 Weeks Range 13.49 - 14.75
Updated Date 11/07/2026
52 Weeks Range 13.49 - 14.75
Updated Date 11/07/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 9.71%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.6

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Fixed Income ManagementIncome from debt instruments and interest earned on portfolio holdings.The fund generates money by collecting interest on the bonds it owns, which is then passed on to shareholders.
GeographyDiversified exposure to U.S. and global government/corporate debt.Your returns are tied to the stability and interest-paying capacity of global government and corporate entities.

Valuation

Trailing PE 23.75
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 300.64M
Price to Sales(TTM) 21.96
Enterprise Value 300.64M
Price to Sales(TTM) 21.96
Enterprise Value to Revenue 23.49
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 18.97M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 18.97M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 58.17

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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