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's profit margin stands at 85.69% as of April 2026. That compares with 1.61% in the prior-year period — down 46.8% year over year. That is above the sector sector average of 19.69%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
John Hancock Income Securities Trust reported 85.69% in profit margin versus 1.61% a year earlier — a 46.8% 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 Income Securities Trust sits higher the its sector benchmark (19.69%) with a profit margin of 85.69%. That is roughly 335.2% 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 85.69% for John Hancock Income Securities Trust 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 Income Securities Trust's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places JHS 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.