MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MFC-PR-B • CA56501R4035
Current stock price
This MFC-PR-B.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MFC-PR-B.CA Profitability Analysis
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.
- Of the past 5 years MFC-PR-B 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years MFC-PR-B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.51%, MFC-PR-B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFC-PR-B has a worse Return On Equity (10.30%) than 67.95% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-B's Return On Invested Capital of 0.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC-PR-B outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.76%. This is below the industry average of 3.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MFC-PR-B (13.57%) is better than 91.03% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-B's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MFC-PR-B has a better Operating Margin (22.28%) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-B's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.57% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. MFC-PR-B.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MFC-PR-B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-B has less shares outstanding
- 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
- 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.
- MFC-PR-B's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46 is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-B outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, MFC-PR-B perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. MFC-PR-B.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MFC-PR-B shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.76%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% in the past year.
- The Revenue for MFC-PR-B have been decreasing by -11.65% on average. This is quite bad
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MFC-PR-B will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.26% on average per year.
- MFC-PR-B is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.32% yearly.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. MFC-PR-B.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.20 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-B.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MFC-PR-B.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.61. MFC-PR-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.76 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-B.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MFC-PR-B.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.79, MFC-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFC-PR-B indicates a rather cheap valuation: MFC-PR-B is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MFC-PR-B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MFC-PR-B is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.57 |
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.
5. MFC-PR-B.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MFC-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, which is a nice return.
- MFC-PR-B's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.76.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MFC-PR-B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MFC-PR-B grows each year by 10.03%, 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.
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.94% 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.
MFC-PR-B.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP
TSX:MFC-PR-B (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
21.94
+0.22 (+1.01%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.15 | ||
| P/B | 0.72 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.57 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROCE | 0.86% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.75% | ||
| OM | 22.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.57% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 82.95% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 337.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 611.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP / MFC-PR-B.CA Fundamental Analysis 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.
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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 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 5.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.72.
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 9.32% in the next year.