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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:MFC-PR-J - CA56501R7673

25.55 CAD
-0.17 (-0.66%)
Last: 11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MFC-PR-J gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MFC-PR-J against 81 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC-PR-J has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFC-PR-J has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MFC-PR-J had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MFC-PR-J had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MFC-PR-J 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years MFC-PR-J always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMFC-PR-J.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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.56%, MFC-PR-J is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.90%, MFC-PR-J is doing worse than 72.84% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MFC-PR-J (0.80%) is better than 61.73% 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-J.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMFC-PR-J.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-J belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
MFC-PR-J's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MFC-PR-J (23.25%) is better than 82.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-J 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-J.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMFC-PR-J.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-J is destroying value.
MFC-PR-J has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MFC-PR-J has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-J has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingMFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMFC-PR-J.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-J is 0.46, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MFC-PR-J, only 0.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MFC-PR-J's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.46 is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-J outperforms 86.42% of its industry peers.
MFC-PR-J has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MFC-PR-J has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC-PR-J outperforms 69.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.46
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.35%
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMFC-PR-J.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-J.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMFC-PR-J.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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 11.59% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue for MFC-PR-J 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.15% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y4.23%
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y8.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.1%
Revenue Next 5Y11.24%

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-J.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMFC-PR-J.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-J.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMFC-PR-J.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 6.44, the valuation of MFC-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-J indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MFC-PR-J is more expensive than 62.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFC-PR-J's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.13.
MFC-PR-J is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.79.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-J is on the same level as its industry peers.
MFC-PR-J is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.44
Fwd PE 5.79
MFC-PR-J.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMFC-PR-J.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MFC-PR-J indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFC-PR-J is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MFC-PR-J's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.51
EV/EBITDA 3.29
MFC-PR-J.CA Per share dataMFC-PR-J.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.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MFC-PR-J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.27%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.90, MFC-PR-J is paying slightly less dividend.
MFC-PR-J's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MFC-PR-J grows each year by 20.17%, which is quite nice.
MFC-PR-J has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MFC-PR-J has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Dividends per shareMFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

MFC-PR-J pays out 59.31% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of MFC-PR-J is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP59.31%
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
MFC-PR-J.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMFC-PR-J.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-J.CA Dividend Payout.MFC-PR-J.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MFC-PR-J.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP

TSX:MFC-PR-J (11/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

25.55

-0.17 (-0.66%)

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 Cap43.29B
Revenue(TTM)38.63B
Net Income(TTM)5.43B
Analysts74.44
Price Target28.06 (9.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
DP59.31%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-20 2025-08-20 (0.384938)
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)-4.05%
PT rev (3m)-8.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.44
Fwd PE 5.79
P/S 1.12
P/FCF 1.51
P/OCF 1.51
P/B 0.87
P/tB 1.11
EV/EBITDA 3.29
EPS(TTM)3.97
EY15.54%
EPS(NY)4.41
Fwd EY17.27%
FCF(TTM)16.88
FCFY66.08%
OCF(TTM)16.88
OCFY66.08%
SpS22.8
BVpS29.42
TBVpS23.03
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)1.17
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
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC0.1
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 Y4.23%
EPS Next 2Y6.64%
EPS Next 3Y6.89%
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 Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y8.42%
Revenue Next 3Y7.1%
Revenue Next 5Y11.24%
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 CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP / MFC-PR-J.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MFC-PR-J stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MFC-PR-J.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) stock?

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) is 6.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.


How sustainable is the dividend of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.31%.