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MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC-PR-B - CA56501R4035

22.04 CAD
-0.09 (-0.41%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

MFC-PR-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC-PR-B has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFC-PR-B is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. MFC-PR-B also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make MFC-PR-B a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MFC-PR-B was profitable.
MFC-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MFC-PR-B 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MFC-PR-B had a positive operating cash flow.
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

1.2 Ratios

MFC-PR-B's Return On Assets of 0.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFC-PR-B outperforms 56.79% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.48%, MFC-PR-B is not doing good in the industry: 67.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MFC-PR-B has a better Return On Invested Capital (0.75%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 10.48%
ROIC 0.75%
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)7.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MFC-PR-B (13.87%) is better than 91.36% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-B's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.75%, MFC-PR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-B has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.75%
PM (TTM) 13.87%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y12.84%
OM growth 5Y19.32%
PM growth 3Y3.23%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFC-PR-B is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MFC-PR-B has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MFC-PR-B has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-B has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B

2.2 Solvency

MFC-PR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC-PR-B (0.44) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MFC-PR-B (0.26) is better than 86.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.44
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.34%
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.55% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, MFC-PR-B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.49% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MFC-PR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.70% in the last year.
The Revenue for MFC-PR-B have been decreasing by -13.62% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.55%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%21.19%

3.2 Future

MFC-PR-B is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.15% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y4.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.84%
Revenue Next 5Y12.43%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20B 40B 60B 80B
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.34, the valuation of MFC-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-B is on the same level as its industry peers.
MFC-PR-B's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.98, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-B.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-B is on the same level as its industry peers.
MFC-PR-B is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.34
Fwd PE 4.98
MFC-PR-B.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC-PR-B.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC-PR-B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC-PR-B is valued a bit cheaper than 61.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.21
EV/EBITDA 2.51
MFC-PR-B.CA Per share dataMFC-PR-B.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MFC-PR-B's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MFC-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.08%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.32, MFC-PR-B pays a better dividend. On top of this MFC-PR-B pays more dividend than 96.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, MFC-PR-B pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.08%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MFC-PR-B grows each year by 20.17%, which is quite nice.
MFC-PR-B has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MFC-PR-B has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

MFC-PR-B pays out 60.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MFC-PR-B is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
MFC-PR-B.CA Dividend Payout.MFC-PR-B.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC-PR-B.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP

TSX:MFC-PR-B (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

22.04

-0.09 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners56.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.14B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target24.13 (9.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.08%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP60.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date11-26 2025-11-26 (0.29063)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)11.07%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(4)11.07%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.52%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.93%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.29%
PT rev (3m)-4.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.34
Fwd PE 4.98
P/S 0.96
P/FCF 1.21
P/OCF 1.21
P/B 0.72
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA 2.51
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY18.74%
EPS(NY)4.43
Fwd EY20.08%
FCF(TTM)18.18
FCFY82.47%
OCF(TTM)18.18
OCFY82.47%
SpS23.08
BVpS30.53
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)0.97
Graham Number53.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 10.48%
ROCE 0.88%
ROIC 0.75%
ROICexc 0.77%
ROICexgc 1.81%
OM 22.75%
PM (TTM) 13.87%
GM N/A
FCFM 78.76%
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)7.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.84%
OM growth 3Y12.84%
OM growth 5Y19.32%
PM growth 3Y3.23%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.44
Debt/EBITDA 1.35
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 5.76
Cash Conversion 308.74%
Profit Quality 568.01%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.55%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next Y4.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%21.19%
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.84%
Revenue Next 5Y12.43%
EBIT growth 1Y1.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-69.94%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y60.02%
FCF growth 3Y4.59%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y60.02%
OCF growth 3Y4.59%
OCF growth 5Y5.22%

MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP / MFC-PR-B.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MFC-PR-B.CA.


What is the valuation status of MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of MFC-PR-B stock?

MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MFC-PR-B stock?

The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) is 5 / 10.


Is the dividend of MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP sustainable?

The dividend rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.48%.