MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MFC-PR-B • CA56501R4035
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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
- In the past year MFC-PR-B was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- MFC-PR-B has a better Return On Assets (0.51%) than 60.76% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-B has a worse Return On Equity (10.30%) than 68.35% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.73%, MFC-PR-B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFC-PR-B is below the industry average of 3.22%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
1.3 Margins
- MFC-PR-B has a better Profit Margin (13.57%) than 91.14% 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 (22.28%) is better than 88.61% 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 | 22.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.57% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. MFC-PR-B.CA Health Analysis
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
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-B has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MFC-PR-B has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.46. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.46 years to pay back of 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 92.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that MFC-PR-B is not too dependend on debt financing.
- MFC-PR-B's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MFC-PR-B outperforms 55.70% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, MFC-PR-B shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.86% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, MFC-PR-B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.39% 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 -11.65% yearly.
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 6.40% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MFC-PR-B will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.42% on average per year.
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 5.30 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 26.54. MFC-PR-B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- MFC-PR-B is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.86.
- MFC-PR-B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, MFC-PR-B is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.86 |
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 82.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC-PR-B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.65 |
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.
- MFC-PR-B has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. MFC-PR-B.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MFC-PR-B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- MFC-PR-B's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.61.
- MFC-PR-B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
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 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.
5.3 Sustainability
- MFC-PR-B pays out 62.94% 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.
MFC-PR-B.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP
TSX:MFC-PR-B (4/29/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
22.38
+0.37 (+1.68%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.17 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 0.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.65 |
| 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.
Can you provide the valuation status for MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) stock?
MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MFC-PR-B stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) is 5.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.73.
How sustainable is the dividend of MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL - MFCCN 4.65 PERP (MFC-PR-B.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.94%.