MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.942 PERP (MFC-PR-Q.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:MFC-PR-Q • CA56501R6196
25.5 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall MFC-PR-Q gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MFC-PR-Q against 80 industry peers in the Insurance industry. MFC-PR-Q has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MFC-PR-Q has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- MFC-PR-Q had positive earnings in the past year.
- MFC-PR-Q had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years MFC-PR-Q 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years MFC-PR-Q always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.53%, MFC-PR-Q perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- MFC-PR-Q has a Return On Equity of 10.48%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MFC-PR-Q underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-Q's Return On Invested Capital of 0.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MFC-PR-Q outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.53% | ||
| ROE | 10.48% | ||
| ROIC | 0.75% |
ROA(3y)0.27%
ROA(5y)0.44%
ROE(3y)5.1%
ROE(5y)7.68%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of MFC-PR-Q (13.87%) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-Q's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of MFC-PR-Q (22.75%) is better than 82.50% of its industry peers.
- MFC-PR-Q's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.87% | ||
| 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MFC-PR-Q is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MFC-PR-Q has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for MFC-PR-Q has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MFC-PR-Q has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MFC-PR-Q has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MFC-PR-Q's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.44 is amongst the best of the industry. MFC-PR-Q outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that MFC-PR-Q is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, MFC-PR-Q is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.48%
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- MFC-PR-Q shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.55%, which is quite good.
- MFC-PR-Q shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
- MFC-PR-Q shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.70%.
- The Revenue for MFC-PR-Q have been decreasing by -13.62% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.55%
EPS 3Y6.08%
EPS 5Y5.49%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-13.62%
Sales Q2Q%21.19%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MFC-PR-Q will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.15% on average per year.
- MFC-PR-Q is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
EPS Next 5Y5.15%
Revenue Next Year8.86%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y11.9%
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.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.17, the valuation of MFC-PR-Q can be described as very cheap.
- 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MFC-PR-Q, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- MFC-PR-Q's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.30.
- MFC-PR-Q is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.59.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MFC-PR-Q.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MFC-PR-Q to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say MFC-PR-Q is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MFC-PR-Q is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 76.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MFC-PR-Q, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.08 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y8.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MFC-PR-Q has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- With a Dividend Yield of 3.48, MFC-PR-Q pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 4.42. 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than MFC-PR-Q!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MFC-PR-Q pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MFC-PR-Q is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.17%!
- MFC-PR-Q has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- As MFC-PR-Q did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 60.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MFC-PR-Q. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MFC-PR-Q's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.81%
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.942 PERP / MFC-PR-Q.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MFC-PR-Q.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.942 PERP (MFC-PR-Q.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.942 PERP (MFC-PR-Q.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
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The financial health rating of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.942 PERP (MFC-PR-Q.CA) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.942 PERP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP - MFCCN 5.942 PERP (MFC-PR-Q.CA) is expected to grow by 8.17% in the next year.