John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
GuruFocus does not calculate John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's interest coverage with the available data.
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.33.
Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (NYSE:HTD) Financial Strength Explanation
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Financial Strength Related Terms
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.
* 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 Financial Strength of 4 as of Apr. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Financial Strength too high?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to STK and NXP?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 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 Financial Strength for an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd and its competitors. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD), the current Financial Strength is 4 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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