HPF

NEUTRAL

$15.87 Live

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II · NYSE

$15.07 52W Range $17.13

HPF John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II - Fundamental Analysis

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HPF Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

NYSE • Financial Services • Asset Management

Current Price Live

$15.87

52W High

$17.13

52W Low

$15.07

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Market cap

$343.6M

P/E

12.21

ROE

8.1%

Profit margin

72.9%

Debt/Equity

0.6

Dividend yield

9.34%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

85%

HPF presents a complex profile with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 and a Graham Number of $21.6 suggesting defensive value, yet it is countered by a low intrinsic value of $9.1. While the fund maintains strong margins and a healthy current ratio, it is exhibiting clear signs of a 'yield trap' with a payout ratio of 114% and declining earnings growth (-7.30% YoY). The stock is currently trading near its book value (P/B 0.99), providing a floor, but the bearish technical trend and unsustainable dividend profile limit upside potential.

Key Strengths

Strong profit margins (72.89%) and operating margins (88.40%)

Trading at a discount to the Graham Number ($21.6)

Healthy liquidity with a current ratio of 2.26

Low Debt/Equity ratio (0.60) relative to the financial sector average (1.38)

Price/Book ratio of 0.99 indicates the asset is priced fairly relative to net assets

Key Risks

Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 114%

Negative earnings growth (-7.30% YoY and -7.10% Q/Q)

Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)

Stagnant revenue growth (1.30% YoY)

Significant discrepancy between Graham Number and Intrinsic Value ($9.1)

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$15.35

-3.3% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Moderate

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Yield Trap Warning

Key drivers: Unsustainable payout ratio, Negative earnings trajectory, Strong balance sheet liquidity, Low P/E relative to sector

Confidence

90%

Value

70/100

Ref P/E, P/B, and Graham Number

Positives

P/E of 12.21 is well below sector average of 36.91
P/B of 0.99

Watchpoints

Intrinsic value formula suggests significant overvaluation at $9.1

Future

30/100

Ref Growth rates and Technical Trend

Positives

Marginal revenue growth

Watchpoints

Declining earnings growth
Bearish technical momentum

Past

65/100

Ref Historical price performance

Positives

Positive 1Y (+10%), 3Y (+31.6%), and 5Y (+16.4%) returns

Watchpoints

Recent 6-month stagnation (-0.1%)

Health

75/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score and Liquidity Ratios

Positives

Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 (Stable)
Strong current and quick ratios

Watchpoints

Lack of Altman Z-Score data

Dividend

35/100

Ref Yield and Payout Ratio

Positives

High absolute yield of 9.34%

Watchpoints

Payout ratio of 114% indicates dividend is not covered by earnings

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$15.87

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HPF and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-27

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
HPF John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II Primary	+16.4%	+31.6%	+10.0%	-0.1%	+5.6%	-0.6%
SORN Soren Acquisition Corp. Peer	+0.3%	+0.3%	+0.3%	+0.3%	+0.5%	+0.3%
PBFS Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Peer	+20.8%	+56.3%	+26.3%	+8.4%	+3.1%	-2.0%
BGT BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust Peer	+50.6%	+43.0%	+2.8%	-2.7%	+2.7%	+1.0%
HFRO Highland Funds I - Highland Opportunities and Income Fund Peer	-17.3%	-7.1%	+31.2%	-0.7%	+12.9%	+1.6%

HPF

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II

Primary

+16.4%

+31.6%

+10.0%

-0.1%

+5.6%

-0.6%

SOR

Soren Acquisition Corp.

Peer

+0.3%

+0.5%

+0.3%

PBF

Pioneer Bancorp, Inc.

Peer

+20.8%

+56.3%

+26.3%

+8.4%

+3.1%

-2.0%

BGT

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust

Peer

+50.6%

+43.0%

+2.8%

-2.7%

+2.7%

+1.0%

HFR

Highland Funds I - Highland Opportunities and Income Fund

Peer

-17.3%

-7.1%

+31.2%

-0.7%

+12.9%

+1.6%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

12.21

N/A

0.99

8.93

N/A

$343.6M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 72.89%

Operating Margin 88.4%

Gross Margin 100.0%

ROE 8.09%

ROA 3.82%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +1.3%

Earnings Growth -7.3%

Q/Q Revenue Growth N/A

Q/Q Earnings Growth -7.1%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

0.6

Moderate

Current Ratio

2.26

Strong

Quick Ratio

1.48

Good

Cash/Share

$N/A

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026

Total Assets

$0.6B

Liabilities

$0.2B

Equity

$0.3B

Debt/Equity

0.61x

Financial Services Sector Comparison

Comparing HPF against 820 companies in the Financial Services sector (141 bullish, 351 neutral, 328 bearish)

P/E Ratio

12.21

This Stock

36.01

Sector Avg

-66.1% (Discount)

Return on Equity (ROE)

8.09%

This Stock

-0.73%

Sector Avg

-1203.5% (Below Avg)

Profit Margin

72.89%

This Stock

91.62%

Sector Avg

-20.4% (Weaker)

Debt to Equity

0.6

This Stock

1.36

Sector Avg

-56.0% (Less Debt)

Revenue Growth

1.3%

This Stock

35.27%

Sector Avg

-96.3% (Slower)

Current Ratio

2.26

This Stock

3.18

Sector Avg

-29.0% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
HPF John Hancock Preferred...	NEUTRAL	$343.6M	12.21	8.1%	72.9%	$15.87
SORN Soren Acquisition Corp.	BEARISH	$344.21M	-	-%	-%	$9.91	Compare
PBFS Pioneer Bancorp, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$344.25M	16.99	6.5%	21.9%	$14.1	Compare
BGT BlackRock Floating Rate...	BEARISH	$344.48M	13.28	6.8%	66.0%	$11.55	Compare
HFRO Highland Funds I -...	BEARISH	$342.3M	-	-%	-%	$6.18	Compare

HPF John Hancock...

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Mkt Cap

$344M

P/E

12.2

ROE

8.1%

Price

$15.87

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Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

Date	Insider	Position	Transaction	Shares	Value
2026-01-26	PHELAN KENNETH J.	Director	Purchase	618	$10,001

PHELAN KENNETH J.

Director

Buy

2026-01-26

618 shares · $10,001

Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

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HPF

HPF John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Financial Services Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

Recent Insider Trading

Past News Coverage

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