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John Hancock Investors TrustJHI +0.06%52 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.43% as of Apr. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 7.80. GuruFocus rates JHI with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Asset Management companies, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks better than 60.94% 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 Investors Trust's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $6.99 Mil. John Hancock Investors Trust's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $128.78 Mil. Therefore, John Hancock Investors Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for John Hancock Investors Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
JHI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.9 Med: 7.8 Max: 16.71
Current: 10.54
During the past 9 years, John Hancock Investors Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 16.71%. The lowest was -24.90%. And the median was 7.80%.
JHI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 60.94% of 1590
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.21
vs JHI: 10.54
John Hancock Investors Trust (NYSE:JHI) 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 Investors Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
John Hancock Investors Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Investors Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
JHI vs NIM, PAI, MCN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, John Hancock Investors Trust'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 Investors Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, John Hancock Investors Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where John Hancock Investors Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-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 5.43% mean?
John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.43% 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 Investors Trust and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 7.80. According to the industry distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #621 out of 1590 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is John Hancock Investors Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
John Hancock Investors Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.43% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 7.80. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. John Hancock Investors Trust's value of 5.43% is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #621 out of 1590 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, John Hancock Investors Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Investors Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NIM and PAI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, John Hancock Investors Trust ranks #621 out of 1590 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts John Hancock Investors Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. John Hancock Investors Trust's value of 5.43% is 24.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.80 vs. the industry median of 7.21, John Hancock Investors Trust has consistently been below 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 1,590 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 Investors Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 5.43% is 24.7% below 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 Investors Trust 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 Investors Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.43%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 7.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Investors Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.21, compared to a current price of $13.25 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.43%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 7.80 and 24.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.21. John Hancock Investors Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Investors Trust (JHI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.43% 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.
Is John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Investors Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.25 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.21.
GuruFocus considers John Hancock Investors Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JHI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 5.43% (30% below median its 10-year median of 7.80)
GF Value™: $16.21 vs. price of $13.25 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Asset Management median (#621 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
John Hancock Investors Trust is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. It seeks to generate income for distribution to its shareholders. The secondary objective of the company is capital appreciation. The portfolio composition of the fund comprises corporate bonds, U.S. government agencies, preferred securities, asset-backed securities, common stocks, short-term investments, and others. The company's portfolio includes Corporate Bonds, Term Loans, U.S Government Agency, and Others.
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