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The historical rank and industry rank for John Hancockome Securities Trust's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JHS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.93 Med: 19.28 Max: 33.14
Current: 17.86
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of John Hancockome Securities Trust was 33.14. The lowest was 10.93. And the median was 19.28.
JHS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 58.21% of 938
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.495
vs JHS: 17.86
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 Hancockome Securities Trust (NYSE:JHS) 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 Hancockome Securities Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
John Hancockome Securities Trust's share price for today is $10.87.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. John Hancockome Securities Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.773.
* 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 Hancockome Securities Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms
John Hancockome Securities Trust 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancockome Securities Trust'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 Hancockome Securities Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancockome Securities Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Hancockome Securities Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.
John Hancockome Securities Trust's current Enterprise Value is $126.57 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. John Hancockome Securities Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $7.09 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 Hancockome Securities Trust (JHS) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.86 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on John Hancockome Securities Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.28. Over the past decade, John Hancockome Securities Trust's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.93 to 33.14. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancockome Securities Trust ranks #546 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is John Hancockome Securities Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
John Hancockome Securities Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 17.86 is near median its 10-year median of 19.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.93 to a high of 33.14. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. John Hancockome Securities Trust's value of 17.86 is 23.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancockome Securities Trust ranks #546 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, John Hancockome Securities Trust has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancockome Securities Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to CGO and BWG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancockome Securities Trust ranks #546 out of 938 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places John Hancockome Securities Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. John Hancockome Securities Trust's value of 17.86 is 23.2% above this benchmark. Historically, John Hancockome Securities Trust's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.93 to 33.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.28 vs. the industry median of 14.50, John Hancockome Securities Trust 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 14.50, based on 938 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 Hancockome Securities Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 17.86 is 23.2% 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 Hancockome Securities Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancockome Securities Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 17.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancockome Securities Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancockome Securities Trust (JHS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.01, compared to a current price of $10.87 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.28 and 23.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.50. John Hancockome Securities Trust's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Hancockome Securities Trust (JHS), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.86 as of Jul. 27, 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 Hancockome Securities Trust (JHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancockome Securities Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.87 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.01.
GuruFocus considers John Hancockome Securities Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JHS:
EV-to-FCF: 17.86 (near median its 10-year median of 19.28)
GF Value™: $10.01 vs. price of $10.87 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% above the Asset Management median (#546 of 938)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
John Hancockome Securities Trust Business Description
John Hancock Income Securities Trust is a United States-based closed-end diversified management investment company. Its main objective is to generate a high level of current income consistent with prudent investment risk. The fund invests its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in income securities, consisting of marketable corporate debt securities, governmental obligations, and cash and commercial paper. A majority of its net assets are invested in debt securities that are rated, at the time of acquisition, investment-grade or in unrated securities determined by the Fund's investment advisor or subadvisor to be of comparable credit quality.
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