HTD (John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 19.24% (As of Apr. 2026) — 98% Above Median


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What is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd HTD -0.04% 32 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.24% as of Apr. 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 9.71. GuruFocus rates HTD with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd ranks better than 76.05% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $182.6 Mil. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $949.0 Mil. Therefore, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 19.24%.

The historical rank and industry rank for John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

HTD' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.57   Med: 9.71   Max: 33.68
Current: 18.52

During the past 9 years, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 33.68%. The lowest was -14.57%. And the median was 9.71%.

HTD's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
76.05% of 1591 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.21 vs HTD: 18.52

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd  (NYSE:HTD) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:

* 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.56 33.14 5.86 17.79 19.24

HTD vs STK, NXP, KBDC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Oct. 2025 )  (A: Oct. 2024 )(A: Oct. 2025 )
=105.348/( (876.318+920.156 )/ 2 )
=105.348/898.237
=11.73 %

John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Oct. 2025 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=182.594/( (920.156+977.864)/ 2 )
=182.594/949.01
=19.24 %

* 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.24% mean?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.24% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 9.71. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd ranks #381 out of 1591 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.24% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 9.71. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's value of 19.24% is 166.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd ranks #381 out of 1591 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to STK and NXP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd ranks #381 out of 1591 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd's value of 19.24% is 166.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.71 vs. the industry median of 7.21, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Asset Management companies is 7.21, based on 1,591 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.24% is 166.9% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21 — 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.24%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 9.71. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.24%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.24%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 9.71 and 166.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.21. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Tax-advantaged Div Fd (HTD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.24% 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

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
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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