HPI (John Hancock Preferredome Fund) Moat Score: 1/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is John Hancock Preferredome Fund Moat Score?

John Hancock Preferredome Fund HPI +0.56% 31 Moat Score is 1 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HPI with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Preferredome Fund ranks better than 69.26% on this metric.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund has the Moat Score of 1, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund has No Moat: John Hancock Preferred Income Fund lacks competitive advantages with no significant market leadership or proprietary technology. The fund's performance is highly dependent on market conditions, offering no durable moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes John Hancock Preferredome Fund might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

John Hancock Preferredome Fund  (NYSE:HPI) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

John Hancock Preferredome Fund Moat Score Related Terms

HPI vs ISD, GLAD, FINS: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 1 mean?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund (HPI) has a Moat Score of 1 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Preferredome Fund ranks #522 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is John Hancock Preferredome Fund's Moat Score too high?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund's current Moat Score is 1. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Preferredome Fund ranks #522 out of 1698 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, John Hancock Preferredome Fund has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Preferredome Fund's Moat Score compare to ISD and GLAD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Preferredome Fund ranks #522 out of 1698 companies for Moat Score. This puts John Hancock Preferredome Fund in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. John Hancock Preferredome Fund's current Moat Score is 1. 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 stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Preferredome Fund (HPI) has a current Moat Score of 1. The current Moat Score is 1. John Hancock Preferredome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Preferredome Fund (HPI), the current Moat Score is 1 as of Jun. 26, 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 Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its primary 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 its investment objectives by investing in securities that may be undervalued relative to similar securities in the marketplace. The fund's principal investment strategies include investing a majority of its assets in preferred stocks and other preferred securities. Its portfolio composition consists of U.S preferred securities, common stocks, foreign preferred securities, corporate bonds, and short-term investments.
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