John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Profit Margin

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) currently reports a profit margin of 52.71% as of July 2026. That compares with 155.76% in the prior-year period — down 66.2% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 13.09%. Use the charts on this page to explore John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II's profit margin decreased from 155.76% to 52.71% — a 66.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending July 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II's profit margin of 52.71% is higher than the its sector sector average of 13.09%. That is roughly 302.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II's current 52.71% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 13.09%) and against HPF's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 52.71%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 13.09%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II, and consider following HPF for alerts when major investors trade the stock.