MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 6.159 PERP (MFC-PR-J.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:MFC-PR-J • CA56501R7673
Current stock price
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.
- MFC-PR-J had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- MFC-PR-J had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 54.43% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J has a Return On Equity of 10.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MFC-PR-J underperforms 74.68% 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 63.29% 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 3.22%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.51% | ||
| ROE | 10.3% | ||
| ROIC | 0.73% |
1.3 Margins
- MFC-PR-J has a better Profit Margin (13.57%) than 84.81% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-J's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of MFC-PR-J (22.28%) is better than 82.28% 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for MFC-PR-J has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.46, MFC-PR-J belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.08% 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.
- MFC-PR-J has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.39% in the past year.
- 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 6.40% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.42% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
4. MFC-PR-J.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-J to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say MFC-PR-J is valued rather cheaply.
- MFC-PR-J is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.62.
- 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 21.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.62 |
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 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFC-PR-J's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MFC-PR-J is cheaper than 75.95% 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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.63%, MFC-PR-J has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, MFC-PR-J has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, MFC-PR-J pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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 (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
25.88
+0.04 (+0.15%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.63% |
| 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%.