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.
- 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 of 0.51%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MFC-PR-J outperforms 49.37% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J has a worse Return On Equity (10.30%) than 77.22% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J has a better Return On Invested Capital (0.73%) than 60.76% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MFC-PR-J is below the industry average of 3.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MFC-PR-J (13.57%) is better than 82.28% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.28%, MFC-PR-J is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for MFC-PR-J has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- MFC-PR-J has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 83.54% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.29, MFC-PR-J is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.84% 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.
- 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.
- MFC-PR-J shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.39%.
- The Revenue for MFC-PR-J have been decreasing by -11.65% on average. This is quite bad
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.26% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.04, the valuation of MFC-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MFC-PR-J is valued a bit more expensive than 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-J to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.73), we can say MFC-PR-J is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.53, the valuation of MFC-PR-J can be described as very cheap.
- MFC-PR-J's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-J to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.72), we can say MFC-PR-J is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC-PR-J is valued a bit cheaper than 73.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MFC-PR-J indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MFC-PR-J is cheaper than 75.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 5.25%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.82, MFC-PR-J is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MFC-PR-J pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.25% |
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 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.
- 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 (3/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.25% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.33 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 1.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.23 |
| 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 6.04 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.94%.