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
- MFC-PR-J had positive earnings in the past year.
- MFC-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MFC-PR-J had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years MFC-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MFC-PR-J has a Return On Assets (0.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 10.30%, MFC-PR-J is not doing good in the industry: 75.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 0.73%, MFC-PR-J is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MFC-PR-J 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's Profit Margin of 13.57% is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-J outperforms 83.33% 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 80.77% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J'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-J.CA Health Analysis
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.
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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.46, MFC-PR-J belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFC-PR-J has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- MFC-PR-J has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is in line with 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-J.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.76% over the past year.
- MFC-PR-J shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.86% yearly.
- 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.
- MFC-PR-J 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-J will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.26% 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 13.32% 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 6.02, the valuation of MFC-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
- MFC-PR-J's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.89, MFC-PR-J is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.51, the valuation of MFC-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
- 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's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MFC-PR-J's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFC-PR-J is cheaper than 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MFC-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.22 |
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.06%, MFC-PR-J is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.82, MFC-PR-J has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MFC-PR-J grows each year by 10.03%, 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.
5.3 Sustainability
- MFC-PR-J pays out 62.94% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MFC-PR-J's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.06% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 1.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.22 |
| 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.
What is the profitability of MFC-PR-J stock?
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MFC-PR-J stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) is 6.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.84.
Is the dividend of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.94%.