HEQ (John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund) ROCE %: % (As of Dec. 2025)

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HEQ John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund HEQ
60 GF Score
Price $11.63
GF Value $15.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund ROCE %?

John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund HEQ +1.17% 60 ROCE % is % as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HEQ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

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What does a ROCE % of % mean?
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ) has a ROCE % of % as of Dec. 2025.
Is John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's ROCE % too high?
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's current ROCE % is %. Overall, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's ROCE % compare to SPE and WHF?
John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's ROCE % of % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROCE % among Asset Management companies is 4.46, based on 713 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROCE % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's current ROCE % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.52, compared to a current price of $11.63 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is %. John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ), the current ROCE % is % as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hedged Equity &ome Fund (HEQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.63 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.52. GuruFocus considers John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HEQ:

  • ROCE %: %
  • GF Value™: $15.52 vs. price of $11.63 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HEQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

John Hancock Hedged Equity &ome Fund Business Description

Address 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return, with a focus on current income and gains, and to include long-term capital appreciation. It invests in various sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, information technology, energy, healthcare, materials, real estate, consumer staples, short-term investments, and others.
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$11.63
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$15.52
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