HPS (John Hancock Preferredome Fund III) GF Score: 30/100 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 23% Below Median


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What is John Hancock Preferredome Fund III GF Score?

John Hancock Preferredome Fund III HPS -0.21% 30 GF Score is 30 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 39.00. GuruFocus rates HPS with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund III has the GF Score of 30, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 3/10
2. Profitability Rank : 2/10
3. Growth Rank : 0/10
4. GF Value Rank : 0/10
5. Momentum Rank : 8/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes John Hancock Preferredome Fund III might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


John Hancock Preferredome Fund III  (NYSE:HPS) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.


John Hancock Preferredome Fund III GF Score Related Terms


HPS vs NBB, VVR, KIO: GF Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 Preferredome Fund III GF Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 30 mean?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund III (HPS) has a GF Score of 30 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on John Hancock Preferredome Fund III and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 39.00. Over the past decade, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's GF Score has ranged from 27.00 to 44.00.
Is John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's GF Score too high?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's current GF Score of 30 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 39.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.00 to a high of 44.00. Overall, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's GF Score compare to NBB and VVR?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's GF Score of 30 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's own GF Score has ranged from 27.00 to 44.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on John Hancock Preferredome Fund III and its competitors. John Hancock Preferredome Fund III's current GF Score is 30, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 39.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Preferredome Fund III stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund III (HPS) has a current GF Score of 30. The current GF Score is 30, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 39.00. John Hancock Preferredome Fund III'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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Preferredome Fund III (HPS), the current GF Score is 30 as of Jul. 01, 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 Preferredome Fund III Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund's secondary investment objective is to provide growth of capital to the extent consistent with its primary investment objective. It seeks to achieve the objectives by investing a majority of its assets in preferred stocks and other preferred securities, including convertible preferred securities. The portfolio composition of the company consists of the U.S. preferred securities, foreign preferred securities, common stocks, corporate bonds, and the short-term investments.
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