Is MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST (CXE) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $115M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST (CXE) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

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

P/E Ratio
365.0
EPS
$0.01
Dividend Yield
584.0%
Payout: 2070.0%
P/B Ratio
0.9
Revenue
-$3,560
Growth: 1.4%
Beta
0.8
Average volatility
Current Ratio
0.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 86.5%
Net Margin 0.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) 0.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$6M
Free Cash Flow$6M
Debt-to-Equity53.0
Current Ratio0.3
Total Assets$214M

Price & Trading

Last Close$3.68
50-Day MA$3.79
200-Day MA$3.68
Avg Volume81K
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$3.38
$3.88

About MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST (CXE)

CEO
Ms. Robin Ann Stelmach
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$115M
Currency
USD

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST (CXE) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST 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 HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST's debt ratio?

MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST'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 HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST's key financial metrics?

MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST has a market capitalization of $115M, trailing P/E ratio of 365.0, and revenue of -$3,560. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 0.7%. Return on equity stands at 0.1%.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.