HEQ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 90.91 Med: 95.95 Max: 247.69
Current: 94.65
HEQ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 59.81% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs HEQ: 94.65
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (NYSE:HEQ) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund Net Margin % 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.
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund Net Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Hedged Equity &ome Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ) has a Net Margin % of 95.49% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.95. Over the past decade, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 90.91 to 247.69. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund ranks #635 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Net Margin % too high?
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's current Net Margin % of 95.49% is near median its 10-year median of 95.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.91 to a high of 247.69. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's value of 95.49% is 12.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund ranks #635 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's Net Margin % compare to WHF and EVG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund ranks #635 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This puts John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's value of 95.49% is 12.5% above this benchmark. Historically, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 90.91 to 247.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.95 vs. the industry median of 84.90, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 84.90, based on 1,580 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's current Net Margin % of 95.49% is 12.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's current Net Margin % is 95.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.52, compared to a current price of $11.47 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 95.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.95 and 12.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ), the current Net Margin % is 95.49% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.47 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.52.
GuruFocus considers John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HEQ:
Net Margin %: 95.49% (near median its 10-year median of 95.95)
GF Value™: $15.52 vs. price of $11.47 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% above the Asset Management median (#635 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HEQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund Business Description
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return, with a focus on current income and gains, and to include long-term capital appreciation. It invests in various sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, information technology, energy, healthcare, materials, real estate, consumer staples, short-term investments, and others.
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