John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund Fundamental Analysis
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) shows strong financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 9.32, profit margin of 76.44%, and ROE of 10.18%. The company generates $0.1B in annual revenue with moderate year-over-year growth of 7.30%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 57.8/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze PDT's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakPDT struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentPDT trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ModeratePDT shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentPDT maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
ModeratePDT maintains healthy but balanced margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is PDT Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
PDT trades at 9.32 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, PDT's PEG of -0.14 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund at 0.93 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 3.86 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does PDT Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund keeps $76.44 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 76.44 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $10.18 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund generates $6.43 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund generates strong operating cash flow of $24.35M, reflecting robust business health.
Free Cash Flow
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund generates strong free cash flow of $24.35M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.49 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
PDT converts 3.82% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
9.32
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
-0.14
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
0.93
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
7.12
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.54
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
3.99
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.10
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.06
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.06
vs 25 benchmark
How PDT Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | PDT Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 9.32 | 18.99 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 10.18% | 812.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 76.44% | 1310.00% | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | 0.90 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 3.99 | 644.08 | Strong Liquidity |
| ROA | 6.43% | -21307.00% (disorted) | Weak |
PDT outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
-0.42%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
DecliningEPS CAGR
53.13%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
High GrowthFCF CAGR
-15.79%
Industry Style: Value, Dividend, Cyclical
Declining