JHI (John Hancock Investors Trust) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


JHI John Hancock Investors Trust JHI
53 GF Score
Price $13.35
GF Value $16.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is John Hancock Investors Trust Moat Score?

John Hancock Investors Trust JHI +0.11% 53 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates JHI with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,696 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.

John Hancock Investors Trust has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

John Hancock Investors Trust has No Moat: John Hancock Investors Trust operates in a competitive investment trust market with limited differentiation. It lacks significant brand strength, intellectual property, or cost advantages. The absence of substantial regulatory barriers or customer switching costs results in a very weak competitive position.

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 Investors Trust might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

John Hancock Investors Trust  (NYSE:JHI) 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 Investors Trust Moat Score Related Terms

JHI vs NIM, PAI, MCN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Investors Trust'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 Investors Trust Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 13, 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 Investors Trust ranks #158 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is John Hancock Investors Trust's Moat Score too high?
John Hancock Investors Trust's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #158 out of 1696 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, John Hancock Investors Trust has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Investors Trust's Moat Score compare to NIM and PAI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #158 out of 1696 companies for Moat Score. This places John Hancock Investors Trust in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Investors Trust's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Investors Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.21, compared to a current price of $13.35 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. John Hancock Investors Trust's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Investors Trust (JHI), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 13, 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 Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Investors Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.35 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.21. GuruFocus considers John Hancock Investors Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JHI:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $16.21 vs. price of $13.35 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

John Hancock Investors Trust Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Investors Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. It seeks to generate income for distribution to its shareholders. The secondary objective of the company is capital appreciation. The portfolio composition of the fund comprises corporate bonds, U.S. government agencies, preferred securities, asset-backed securities, common stocks, short-term investments, and others. The company's portfolio includes Corporate Bonds, Term Loans, U.S Government Agency, and Others.
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