John Hancock Preferred Income Fund
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Daily timeframeJohn Hancock Preferred Income Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC. With a market capitalization of $435.0M, it sits in small-cap territory. It is co-managed by John Hancock Asset Management.
Market Cap
$435.0M
Beta
0.78
P/E (TTM)
12.59
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$1.29
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
8.0%
ROA
3.8%
Cash
—
Total Debt
$257.1M
Free CF
$19.2M
52W Change
3.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund carries $257.1M in total debt, a figure that investors should evaluate relative to the company's earnings power. Annual free cash flow of $19.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 8.0%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $101.9M to $61.7M.
As with any equity investment, HPI carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence John Hancock Preferred Income Fund's trajectory.