Mfs Govt Mkts (MGF) Competitors

$2.88 -0.03 (-0.86%)

Closing price 05/15/2026 03:55 PM Eastern

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MGF vs. SAR, KTF, MCI, SSSS, and MIY

Should you buy Mfs Govt Mkts stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Mfs Govt Mkts with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Mfs Govt Mkts include Saratoga Investment (SAR), DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF), Barings Corporate Investors (MCI), SURO Capital (SSSS), and BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund (MIY). These companies are all part of the "financial services" industry.

How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to Saratoga Investment?

Mfs Govt Mkts (NYSE:MGF) and Saratoga Investment (NYSE:SAR) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends and earnings.

Saratoga Investment has higher revenue and earnings than Mfs Govt Mkts.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Saratoga Investment	$125.71M	2.84	$36.60M	$2.33	9.41

Saratoga Investment has a net margin of 29.12% compared to Mfs Govt Mkts' net margin of 0.00%. Saratoga Investment's return on equity of 9.29% beat Mfs Govt Mkts' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A
Saratoga Investment	29.12%	9.29%	3.17%

Mfs Govt Mkts pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.3%. Saratoga Investment pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 13.7%. Saratoga Investment pays out 128.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

54.8% of Mfs Govt Mkts shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of Saratoga Investment shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.0% of Saratoga Investment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Mfs Govt Mkts has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Saratoga Investment has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Saratoga Investment had 2 more articles in the media than Mfs Govt Mkts. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Saratoga Investment and 1 mentions for Mfs Govt Mkts. Mfs Govt Mkts' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Saratoga Investment's score of 0.81 indicating that Mfs Govt Mkts is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Mfs Govt Mkts	Positive
Saratoga Investment	Positive

Saratoga Investment has a consensus target price of $23.63, indicating a potential upside of 7.72%. Given Saratoga Investment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Saratoga Investment is more favorable than Mfs Govt Mkts.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Mfs Govt Mkts	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Saratoga Investment	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

Saratoga Investment beats Mfs Govt Mkts on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to DWS Municipal Income Trust?

DWS Municipal Income Trust (NYSE:KTF) and Mfs Govt Mkts (NYSE:MGF) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
DWS Municipal Income Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, DWS Municipal Income Trust had 1 more articles in the media than Mfs Govt Mkts. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for DWS Municipal Income Trust and 1 mentions for Mfs Govt Mkts. DWS Municipal Income Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Mfs Govt Mkts' score of 1.00 indicating that DWS Municipal Income Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
DWS Municipal Income Trust	Positive
Mfs Govt Mkts	Positive

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
DWS Municipal Income Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

DWS Municipal Income Trust has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mfs Govt Mkts has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

57.7% of DWS Municipal Income Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.8% of Mfs Govt Mkts shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of DWS Municipal Income Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

DWS Municipal Income Trust pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. Mfs Govt Mkts pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.3%.

Summary

DWS Municipal Income Trust beats Mfs Govt Mkts on 5 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to Barings Corporate Investors?

Barings Corporate Investors (NYSE:MCI) and Mfs Govt Mkts (NYSE:MGF) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Barings Corporate Investors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Barings Corporate Investors had 2 more articles in the media than Mfs Govt Mkts. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Barings Corporate Investors and 1 mentions for Mfs Govt Mkts. Mfs Govt Mkts' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Barings Corporate Investors' score of 0.69 indicating that Mfs Govt Mkts is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Barings Corporate Investors	Positive
Mfs Govt Mkts	Positive

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Barings Corporate Investors	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Barings Corporate Investors has a beta of 0.33, indicating that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mfs Govt Mkts has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

54.8% of Mfs Govt Mkts shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Barings Corporate Investors shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Barings Corporate Investors pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.3%. Mfs Govt Mkts pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.3%.

Summary

Barings Corporate Investors and Mfs Govt Mkts tied by winning 3 of the 6 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to SURO Capital?

SURO Capital (NASDAQ:SSSS) and Mfs Govt Mkts (NYSE:MGF) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

13.0% of SURO Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.8% of Mfs Govt Mkts shares are held by institutional investors. 8.3% of SURO Capital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

SURO Capital presently has a consensus price target of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.55%. Given SURO Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe SURO Capital is more favorable than Mfs Govt Mkts.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
SURO Capital	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Mfs Govt Mkts	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00

SURO Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Mfs Govt Mkts.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
SURO Capital	$1.69M	203.78	$48.81M	$6.98	1.89
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

SURO Capital has a beta of 1.4, meaning that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mfs Govt Mkts has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

SURO Capital has a net margin of 10,695.73% compared to Mfs Govt Mkts' net margin of 0.00%. Mfs Govt Mkts' return on equity of 0.00% beat SURO Capital's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
SURO Capital	10,695.73%	-6.61%	-5.13%
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A

SURO Capital pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Mfs Govt Mkts pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.3%. SURO Capital pays out 7.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, SURO Capital had 2 more articles in the media than Mfs Govt Mkts. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for SURO Capital and 1 mentions for Mfs Govt Mkts. Mfs Govt Mkts' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat SURO Capital's score of 0.62 indicating that Mfs Govt Mkts is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
SURO Capital	Positive
Mfs Govt Mkts	Positive

Summary

SURO Capital beats Mfs Govt Mkts on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund?

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund (NYSE:MIY) and Mfs Govt Mkts (NYSE:MGF) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

24.2% of BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.8% of Mfs Govt Mkts shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Mfs Govt Mkts has a beta of 0.35, meaning that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	N/A	N/A

BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund pays an annual dividend of $0.49 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Mfs Govt Mkts pays an annual dividend of $0.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.3%.

In the previous week, BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund and BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund both had 1 articles in the media. Mfs Govt Mkts' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund's score of 0.00 indicating that Mfs Govt Mkts is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund	Neutral
Mfs Govt Mkts	Positive

Summary

Mfs Govt Mkts beats BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund on 3 of the 5 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MGF vs. The Competition

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Metric	Mfs Govt Mkts	FIN Industry	Finance Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$93.53M	$4.56B	$13.37B	$22.76B
Dividend Yield	7.34%	7.30%	5.88%	4.13%
P/E Ratio	N/A	0.02	23.54	29.72
Price / Sales	N/A	51.51	173.98	23.99
Price / Cash	N/A	5.47	19.96	24.76
Price / Book	N/A	4.55	2.12	4.60
Net Income	N/A	$388.27M	$1.11B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-1.03%	-1.70%	-1.60%	-2.27%
1 Month Performance	-1.71%	-0.45%	-0.62%	-0.37%
1 Year Performance	-5.89%	13.59%	9.16%	21.80%

Mfs Govt Mkts Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MGF Mfs Govt Mkts	N/A	$2.88 -0.9%	N/A	-5.7%	$93.53M	N/A	N/A	N/A	Positive News Short Interest Decrease
SAR Saratoga Investment	2.2661 of 5 stars	$22.04 -0.4%	$23.63 +7.2%	-9.8%	$358.51M	$125.71M	9.46	3,211
KTF DWS Municipal Income Trust	N/A	$9.07 -0.1%	N/A	-1.9%	$354.83M	-$5.42M	N/A	N/A	Positive News Dividend Announcement
MCI Barings Corporate Investors	N/A	$17.09 +0.6%	N/A	-10.0%	$351.37M	N/A	N/A	N/A	News Coverage Earnings Report Dividend Announcement
SSSS SURO Capital	4.7776 of 5 stars	$13.39 -0.5%	$15.00 +12.0%	+129.7%	$349.08M	$1.69M	1.92	9

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Mfs Govt Mkts (MGF) Competitors

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Mfs Govt Mkts (MGF) Competitors

MGF vs. SAR, KTF, MCI, SSSS, and MIY

How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to Saratoga Investment?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MGF or SAR?

Is MGF or SAR more profitable?

Is MGF or SAR a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in MGF or SAR?

Which has more volatility and risk, MGF or SAR?

Does the media prefer MGF or SAR?

Do analysts recommend MGF or SAR?

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How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to DWS Municipal Income Trust?

Is KTF or MGF more profitable?

Does the media prefer KTF or MGF?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, KTF or MGF?

Which has more risk & volatility, KTF or MGF?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in KTF or MGF?

Is KTF or MGF a better dividend stock?

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How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to Barings Corporate Investors?

Is MCI or MGF more profitable?

Does the media prefer MCI or MGF?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, MCI or MGF?

Which has more risk & volatility, MCI or MGF?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in MCI or MGF?

Is MCI or MGF a better dividend stock?

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How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to SURO Capital?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of SSSS or MGF?

Do analysts prefer SSSS or MGF?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, SSSS or MGF?

Which has more volatility & risk, SSSS or MGF?

Is SSSS or MGF more profitable?

Is SSSS or MGF a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer SSSS or MGF?

Summary

How does Mfs Govt Mkts compare to BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in MIY or MGF?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, MIY or MGF?

Which has more risk & volatility, MIY or MGF?

Is MIY or MGF more profitable?

Is MIY or MGF a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer MIY or MGF?

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