What is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Net Margin %?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div FdHTD -0.04%32 Net Margin % is 99.51% as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 99.58. GuruFocus rates HTD with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd ranks better than 81.22% on this metric.
HTD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 75.16 Med: 99.58 Max: 102.82
Current: 99.47
HTD's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.22% of 1571
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.27
vs HTD: 99.47
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (NYSE:HTD) 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 Tax-advantaged Div Fd Net Margin % Related Terms
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd 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 Tax-advantaged Div Fd Net Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd'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 Tax-advantaged Div Fd Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd'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 Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD) has a Net Margin % of 99.51% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.58. Over the past decade, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Net Margin % has ranged from 75.16 to 102.82. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd ranks #295 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Net Margin % too high?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's current Net Margin % of 99.51% is near median its 10-year median of 99.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.16 to a high of 102.82. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.27. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's value of 99.51% is 16.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd ranks #295 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Net Margin % compare to STK and NXP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd ranks #295 out of 1571 companies for Net Margin %. This places John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.27. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's value of 99.51% is 16.7% above this benchmark. Historically, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 75.16 to 102.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.58 vs. the industry median of 85.27, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd 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 85.27, based on 1,571 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 Tax-advantaged Div Fd's current Net Margin % of 99.51% is 16.7% 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 Tax-advantaged Div Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's current Net Margin % is 99.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD) has a current Net Margin % of 99.51%. The current Net Margin % is 99.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.58 and 16.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.27. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 6 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 Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD), the current Net Margin % is 99.51% as of Apr. 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 Tax-advantaged Div Fd Business Description
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Inc Fd is a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return from dividend income and capital appreciation. The fund's portfolio composition consists of common stocks, preferred securities, corporate bonds, convertible bonds, and short-term investments. Its sector composition comprises utilities, financials, energy, communication services, materials, healthcare, real estate, consumer Staples, and short-term investments.
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