John Hancock Premium Div FundPDT +0.39%30 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.77% as of Apr. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 5.22. GuruFocus rates PDT with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks better than 74.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PDT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.63 Med: 5.22 Max: 20.24
Current: 11.72
During the past 9 years, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 20.24%. The lowest was -7.63%. And the median was 5.22%.
PDT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 74.07% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.13
vs PDT: 11.72
John Hancock Premium Div Fund (NYSE:PDT) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
John Hancock Premium Div Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
John Hancock Premium Div Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Premium Div Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
PDT vs HKHC, NCDL, VINP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Premium Div Fund Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.77% mean?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund (PDT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.77% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on John Hancock Premium Div Fund and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 5.22. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks #424 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.77% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 5.22. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.13. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's value of 12.77% is 209.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks #424 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, John Hancock Premium Div Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Premium Div Fund's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HKHC and NCDL?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Premium Div Fund ranks #424 out of 1635 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts John Hancock Premium Div Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.13. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's value of 12.77% is 209.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.22 vs. the industry median of 4.13, John Hancock Premium Div 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Asset Management companies is 4.13, based on 1,635 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.77% is 209.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on John Hancock Premium Div Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.77%, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 5.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Premium Div Fund stock overvalued right now?
John Hancock Premium Div Fund (PDT) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 12.77%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.77%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 5.22 and 209.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.13. John Hancock Premium Div Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Premium Div Fund (PDT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 12.77% 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 Premium Div Fund Business Description
John Hancock Premium Div Fund is a United States-based closed-end management investment company. It seeks to provide a high current income consistent with modest capital growth. The fund will pursue its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio comprised of dividend-paying preferred securities and common equity securities. The portfolio composition of the fund consists of preferred securities, common stocks, corporate bonds, capital preferred securities, and short-term investments.
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