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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

21.74 CAD
-0.12 (-0.55%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 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 80 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC-PR-B has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFC-PR-B scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make MFC-PR-B suitable for value investing!


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.
  • 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 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 0.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFC-PR-B outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
  • MFC-PR-B has a Return On Equity of 10.48%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MFC-PR-B underperforms 68.75% 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 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.87%, MFC-PR-B belongs to the top 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.
  • The Operating Margin of MFC-PR-B (22.75%) is better 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 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 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.
  • MFC-PR-B has less shares outstanding than it did 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 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 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.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.44, MFC-PR-B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MFC-PR-B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, MFC-PR-B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 0.44
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.54%
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 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 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.
  • 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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.70% in the last 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 Y8.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
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.
MFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC-PR-B.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.26, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-B.
  • MFC-PR-B's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. MFC-PR-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.76, the valuation of MFC-PR-B can be described as very cheap.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-B to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say MFC-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.26
Fwd PE 4.76
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 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 82.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC-PR-B, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC-PR-B is valued cheaper than 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.2
EV/EBITDA 2.44
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y8.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MFC-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.42, MFC-PR-B is paying slightly less dividend.
  • MFC-PR-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.48%

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 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.
  • MFC-PR-B's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
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 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 / 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.


Can you provide the valuation status for MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP?

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 5.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.


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 8.17% in the next year.