John Hancock Premium Div FundPDT +0.39%30 EV-to-FCF is 20.80 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 17.92. GuruFocus rates PDT with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks worse than 63.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PDT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.47 Med: 17.92 Max: 22.64
Current: 20.8
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of John Hancock Premium Div Fund was 22.64. The lowest was 13.47. And the median was 17.92.
PDT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 63.22% of 938
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.55
vs PDT: 20.80
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 Premium Div Fund (NYSE:PDT) 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 Premium Div Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
John Hancock Premium Div Fund's share price for today is $12.9902.
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. 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 Premium Div Fund EV-to-FCF Related Terms
John Hancock Premium Div 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Premium Div 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 Premium Div Fund EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-FCF falls into.
John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current Enterprise Value is $1,012.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Free Cash Flow 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-FCF of 20.80 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on John Hancock Premium Div Fund and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 17.92. Over the past decade, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.47 to 22.64. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks #593 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is John Hancock Premium Div Fund's EV-to-FCF too high?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 20.80 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 17.92. 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-FCF is 14.55. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's value of 20.80 is 43% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks #593 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-FCF compare to HKHC and NCDL?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks #593 out of 938 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places John Hancock Premium Div Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.55. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's value of 20.80 is 43% above this benchmark. Historically, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.47 to 22.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.92 vs. the industry median of 14.55, 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.55, 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 Hancock Premium Div Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 20.80 is 43% 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 Premium Div Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.55 — 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-FCF is 20.80, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 17.92. 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-FCF of 20.80. The current EV-to-FCF is 20.80, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 17.92 and 43% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.55. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 Premium Div Fund (PDT), the current EV-to-FCF is 20.80 as of Jul. 06, 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 Business Description
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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