John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (HPI) has a profit margin of 53.25%, above the sector sector average of 13.09%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Jul 2026
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund's profit margin stands at 53.25% as of July 2026. That compares with 155.34% in the prior-year period — down 65.7% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 13.09%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund reported 53.25% in profit margin versus 155.34% a year earlier — a 65.7% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund sits higher the its sector benchmark (13.09%) with a profit margin of 53.25%. That is roughly 306.8% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 53.25% for John Hancock Preferred Income Fund means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how John Hancock Preferred Income Fund's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places HPI next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.