* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund Buyback Yield % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund ranks #999999 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Buyback Yield % too high?
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund ranks #999999 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Buyback Yield % compare to HYI and CIK?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund ranks #999999 out of 768 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 768 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.52, compared to a current price of $11.50 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.50 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.52.
GuruFocus considers John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HEQ:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $15.52 vs. price of $11.50 (25.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HEQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund Business Description
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return, with a focus on current income and gains, and to include long-term capital appreciation. It invests in various sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, information technology, energy, healthcare, materials, real estate, consumer staples, short-term investments, and others.
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