Latest profit margin for John Hancock Income Securities Trust: 85.69% — see history and peer comparisons.
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John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS) currently reports a profit margin of 85.69% as of April 2026. That compares with 160.95% in the prior-year period — down 46.8% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 21.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore John Hancock Income Securities Trust's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
John Hancock Income Securities Trust's profit margin decreased from 160.95% to 85.69% — a 46.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending April 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
John Hancock Income Securities Trust's profit margin of 85.69% is higher than the its sector sector average of 21.34%. That is roughly 301.5% 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 Income Securities Trust's current 85.69% should be judged against industry norms (sector average: 21.34%) and against JHS'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 85.69%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is 21.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for John Hancock Income Securities Trust, and consider following JHS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.