JHI (John Hancock Investors Trust) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.15 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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JHI John Hancock Investors Trust JHI
52 GF Score
Price $12.47
GF Value $13.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is John Hancock Investors Trust EV-to-EBITDA?

John Hancock Investors Trust JHI +0.40% 52 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.15 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates JHI with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks worse than 57.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, John Hancock Investors Trust's enterprise value is $195.94 Mil. John Hancock Investors Trust's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $17.57 Mil. Therefore, John Hancock Investors Trust's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for John Hancock Investors Trust's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

JHI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 11.22
Current: 11.15

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of John Hancock Investors Trust was 11.22. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

JHI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.55% of 874 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 9.235 vs JHI: 11.15

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-09-21), John Hancock Investors Trust's stock price is $12.47. John Hancock Investors Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.538. Therefore, John Hancock Investors Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.11.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


John Hancock Investors Trust  (NYSE:JHI) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

John Hancock Investors Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=12.47/1.538
=8.11

John Hancock Investors Trust's share price for today is $12.47.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. John Hancock Investors Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.538.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


John Hancock Investors Trust EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


John Hancock Investors Trust EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Hancock Investors Trust's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* 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 Investors Trust EV-to-EBITDA Chart

John Hancock Investors Trust Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBITDA
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John Hancock Investors Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.94 7.66 14.38 13.45 11.19

JHI vs NIM, GLU, DMO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Investors Trust's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 Investors Trust EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Investors Trust's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Investors Trust's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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John Hancock Investors Trust EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

John Hancock Investors Trust's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=195.944/17.570728
=11.15

John Hancock Investors Trust's current Enterprise Value is $195.94 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. John Hancock Investors Trust's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $17.57 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.15 mean?
John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.15 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on John Hancock Investors Trust. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #503 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is John Hancock Investors Trust's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
John Hancock Investors Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.15. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. John Hancock Investors Trust's value of 11.15 is 20.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #503 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, John Hancock Investors Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Investors Trust's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NIM and GLU?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #503 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places John Hancock Investors Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. John Hancock Investors Trust's value of 11.15 is 20.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 9.24, based on 874 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Hancock Investors Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.15 is 20.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on John Hancock Investors Trust. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Investors Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Investors Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.39, compared to a current price of $12.47 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.15 and 20.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.24. John Hancock Investors Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.15 as of Sep. 21, 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 Investors Trust (JHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Investors Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.47 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.39. GuruFocus considers John Hancock Investors Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JHI:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.15
  • GF Value™: $13.39 vs. price of $12.47 (6.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.7% above the Asset Management median (#503 of 874)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


John Hancock Investors Trust Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Investors Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. It seeks to generate income for distribution to its shareholders. The secondary objective of the company is capital appreciation. The portfolio composition of the fund comprises corporate bonds, U.S. government agencies, preferred securities, asset-backed securities, common stocks, short-term investments, and others. The company's portfolio includes Corporate Bonds, Term Loans, U.S Government Agency, and Others.
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