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John Hancock Premium Div FundPDT +0.55%30 EV-to-OCF is 20.52 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 17.93. GuruFocus rates PDT with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,506 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks worse than 76.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PDT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.47 Med: 17.93 Max: 22.64
Current: 20.52
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of John Hancock Premium Div Fund was 22.64. The lowest was 13.47. And the median was 17.93.
PDT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 76.76% of 1506
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.04
vs PDT: 20.52
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 Premium Div Fund (NYSE:PDT) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 Premium Div Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
John Hancock Premium Div Fund's share price for today is $12.72.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.550.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
John Hancock Premium Div Fund EV-to-OCF Related Terms
John Hancock Premium Div Fund EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 Premium Div Fund EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-OCF falls into.
John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current Enterprise Value is $999.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $48.7 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.
John Hancock Premium Div Fund (PDT) has a EV-to-OCF of 20.52 as of Aug. 08, 2026. This is 14% above median its historical median of 17.93. Over the past decade, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.47 to 22.64. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks #1156 out of 1506 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-OCF too high?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 20.52 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 17.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.47 to a high of 22.64. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.04. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's value of 20.52 is 239.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks #1156 out of 1506 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, John Hancock Premium Div Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-OCF compare to GAIN and MUJ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks #1156 out of 1506 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places John Hancock Premium Div Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.04. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's value of 20.52 is 239.7% above this benchmark. Historically, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.47 to 22.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.93 vs. the industry median of 6.04, John Hancock Premium Div Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 6.04, based on 1,506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 20.52 is 239.7% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current EV-to-OCF is 20.52, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 17.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Premium Div Fund stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund (PDT) has a current EV-to-OCF of 20.52. The current EV-to-OCF is 20.52, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 17.93 and 239.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.04. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Premium Div Fund (PDT), the current EV-to-OCF is 20.52 as of Aug. 08, 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.
John Hancock Premium Div Fund is a United States-based closed-end management investment company. It seeks to provide a high current income consistent with modest capital growth. The fund will pursue its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio comprised of dividend-paying preferred securities and common equity securities. The portfolio composition of the fund consists of preferred securities, common stocks, corporate bonds, capital preferred securities, and short-term investments.
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