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

Canada - TSX:MFC-PR-B - CA56501R4035

22.29 CAD
-0.03 (-0.13%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MFC-PR-B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MFC-PR-B against 80 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC-PR-B has an average financial health and profitability rating. MFC-PR-B may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MFC-PR-B had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MFC-PR-B had a positive cash flow from operations.
MFC-PR-B had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MFC-PR-B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 has a Return On Assets of 0.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC-PR-B outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.90%, MFC-PR-B is not doing good in the industry: 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MFC-PR-B has a better Return On Invested Capital (0.80%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.56%
ROE 10.9%
ROIC 0.8%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.07%, MFC-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC-PR-B has grown nicely.
MFC-PR-B has a better Operating Margin (23.25%) than 88.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-B has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.25%
PM (TTM) 14.07%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
MFC-PR-B has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

The Debt to FCF ratio of MFC-PR-B is 0.46, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MFC-PR-B, only 0.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.46, MFC-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that MFC-PR-B is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, MFC-PR-B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.41%
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 been growing slightly by 7.59% over the past year.
MFC-PR-B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MFC-PR-B shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.59% 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)7.59%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%19.94%

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 11.40% 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 5Y11.4%

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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.61, the valuation of MFC-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
MFC-PR-B's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say MFC-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.04, the valuation of MFC-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
MFC-PR-B's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MFC-PR-B is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.61
Fwd PE 5.04
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

MFC-PR-B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFC-PR-B is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFC-PR-B indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFC-PR-B is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.32
EV/EBITDA 2.74
MFC-PR-B.CA Per share dataMFC-PR-B.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MFC-PR-B may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.02
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 3.76%.
MFC-PR-B's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.67.
MFC-PR-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.76%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 59.31% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
MFC-PR-B's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP59.31%
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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

22.29

-0.03 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Inst Owners55.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.77B
Revenue(TTM)38.63B
Net Income(TTM)5.43B
Analysts74.74
Price Target25.1 (12.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.76%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP59.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date08-20 2025-08-20 (0.29063)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.52%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.89%
Max EPS beat(4)7.87%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.05%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.32%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.94%
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)1.92%
PT rev (3m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.61
Fwd PE 5.04
P/S 0.98
P/FCF 1.32
P/OCF 1.32
P/B 0.76
P/tB 0.97
EV/EBITDA 2.74
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY17.81%
EPS(NY)4.43
Fwd EY19.85%
FCF(TTM)16.88
FCFY75.74%
OCF(TTM)16.88
OCFY75.74%
SpS22.8
BVpS29.42
TBVpS23.03
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number51.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.56%
ROE 10.9%
ROCE 0.94%
ROIC 0.8%
ROICexc 0.82%
ROICexgc 1.91%
OM 23.25%
PM (TTM) 14.07%
GM N/A
FCFM 74.06%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.46
Debt/EBITDA 1.33
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 5.72
Cash Conversion 287.17%
Profit Quality 526.46%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC8.41%
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)7.59%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%4.4%
EPS Next Y4.26%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y7.72%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.59%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%19.94%
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y8.22%
Revenue Next 3Y6.84%
Revenue Next 5Y11.4%
EBIT growth 1Y18.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y3.07%
EBIT Next Year-69.94%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y57.69%
FCF growth 3Y4.59%
FCF growth 5Y5.22%
OCF growth 1Y57.69%
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 7 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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

MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 4 / 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.31%.