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What is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund EV-to-FCF?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities FundBTO +0.03%35 EV-to-FCF is 18.57 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 18.86. GuruFocus rates BTO with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 35/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks worse than 59.36% on this metric.
BTO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 59.36% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.49
vs BTO: 18.57
EV-to-FCF 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 Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE:BTO) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 Financial Opportunities Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's share price for today is $39.18.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.530.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund EV-to-FCF Related Terms
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund EV-to-FCF 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.
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund EV-to-FCF Chart
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund Annual Data
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 Financial Opportunities Fund EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current Enterprise Value is $906.42 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $48.81 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 Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.57 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.86. Over the past decade, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.52 to 33.33. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks #555 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EV-to-FCF too high?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 18.57 is near median its 10-year median of 18.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.52 to a high of 33.33. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.49. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's value of 18.57 is 28.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks #555 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's EV-to-FCF compare to DXYZ and THQ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund ranks #555 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.49. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's value of 18.57 is 28.2% above this benchmark. Historically, John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.52 to 33.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.86 vs. the industry median of 14.49, John Hancock Financial Opportunities 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.49, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 18.57 is 28.2% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's current EV-to-FCF is 18.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO) has a current EV-to-FCF of 18.57. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.86 and 28.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.49. John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund (BTO), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.57 as of Jul. 14, 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 Financial Opportunities Fund Business Description
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund is a United States-based closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of total return consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. and foreign financial services companies of any size. These companies may include, but are not limited to, banks, thrifts, finance and financial technology companies, brokerage and advisory firms, real estate-related firms, insurance companies, and financial holding companies.
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