MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:MFC-PR-B - CA56501R4035
22.36 CAD
+0.16 (+0.72%)
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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings would make MFC-PR-B suitable for value investing!
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.
1.2 Ratios
MFC-PR-B has a Return On Assets (0.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of MFC-PR-B (10.48%) is worse than 67.90% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 0.75%, MFC-PR-B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
MFC-PR-B's Profit Margin of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-B outperforms 91.36% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-B's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MFC-PR-B (22.75%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-B has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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.
MFC-PR-B has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MFC-PR-B has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.26, MFC-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.37%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MFC-PR-B shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.55%, which is quite good.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.70% in the past year.
MFC-PR-B shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -13.62% yearly.
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 11.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y8.22%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.86%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y11.9%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.41, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. MFC-PR-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.91 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-B.
MFC-PR-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say MFC-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC-PR-B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC-PR-B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MFC-PR-B's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MFC-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.60, MFC-PR-B has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, MFC-PR-B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
5.3 Sustainability
60.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC-PR-B. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MFC-PR-B's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP
TSX:MFC-PR-B (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
22.36
+0.16 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.68B
Revenue(TTM)38.88B
Net Income(TTM)5.39B
Analysts74.74
Price Target24.28 (8.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP60.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.6%
PT rev (3m)-1.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.23 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 0.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.55 |
EPS(TTM)4.13
EY18.47%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY20.37%
FCF(TTM)18.18
FCFY81.29%
OCF(TTM)18.18
OCFY81.29%
SpS23.08
BVpS30.53
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)0.99
Graham Number53.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.37%
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 Y8.22%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
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 Year8.86%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y11.9%
EBIT growth 1Y1.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-72.75%
EBIT Next 3Y-28.58%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MFC-PR-B.CA.
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MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) is 5.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.73.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MFC-PR-B stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) is expected to grow by 8.22% in the next year.