Is MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND (CIF) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from November 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 86.6% | |
| Net Margin | 78.2% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 3.7% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $3M |
| Free Cash Flow | $3M |
| Total Debt | $15M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 45.4 |
| Current Ratio | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | $48M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $1.60 |
| 50-Day MA | $1.68 |
| 200-Day MA | $1.73 |
| Avg Volume | 50K |
| Beta | 0.8 |
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52-Week Range
$1.52
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About MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND (CIF)
MFS Intermediate High Income Fund is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company. The fund invests in fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in high income debt instruments. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Barclays U.S. High-Yield Corporate 2% Issuer Capped Index. It was formerly known as Colonial Intermediate High Income Fund. MFS Intermediate High Income Fund was founded in July 21, 1988 and is domiciled in United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND (CIF) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND's debt ratio?
MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND's key financial metrics?
MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND has a market capitalization of $28M, trailing P/E ratio of 11.4, and revenue of $3M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 78.2%. Return on equity stands at 7.7%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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