MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MFC-PR-J • CA56501R7673
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This MFC-PR-J.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MFC-PR-J.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MFC-PR-J was profitable.
- MFC-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- MFC-PR-J has a Return On Assets (0.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J has a worse Return On Equity (10.30%) than 72.50% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: MFC-PR-J outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 0.76%. This 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-J has a Profit Margin of 13.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MFC-PR-J outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MFC-PR-J has grown nicely.
- MFC-PR-J has a better Operating Margin (22.28%) than 83.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MFC-PR-J has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.57% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. MFC-PR-J.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
2.2 Solvency
- MFC-PR-J 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.46, MFC-PR-J belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that MFC-PR-J is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, MFC-PR-J perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.25% 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-J.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MFC-PR-J 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-J 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-J shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.39% in the last year.
- The Revenue for MFC-PR-J have been decreasing by -11.65% on average. This is quite bad
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MFC-PR-J 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-J 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-J.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.13, the valuation of MFC-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
- MFC-PR-J's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- MFC-PR-J's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.62 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MFC-PR-J.
- MFC-PR-J's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.24. MFC-PR-J is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.62 |
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 76.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MFC-PR-J's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
5. MFC-PR-J.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MFC-PR-J has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.66%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.58, MFC-PR-J is paying slightly less dividend.
- MFC-PR-J's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MFC-PR-J is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.03%!
- 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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
5.3 Sustainability
- 62.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC-PR-J. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MFC-PR-J is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
MFC-PR-J.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP
TSX:MFC-PR-J (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.86
-0.08 (-0.31%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.35 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.29 |
| 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 CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP / MFC-PR-J.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MFC-PR-J stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MFC-PR-J.CA.
What is the valuation status of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP?
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP?
The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MFC-PR-J 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 62.94%.